Redwood Road Bridge
Built New Two-Lane Bridge to Improve Access on a Public Road in a Narrow Canyon
Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. is a leader in bridge construction for public works projects. For the County of Santa Cruz, the team delivered multi-scope capabilities to successfully build a new two-lane bridge to provide access on the only public road in a narrow canyon. It is located in the Corralitos area of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
“Despite an unusually cold, wet winter, our concrete crews delivered extensive concrete work with intricate finishes on time. Our clients know they can count on us to get the job done right every time.”
— Marlin Murray, Project Manager
Joseph J. Albanese Family Holdings, Inc.
At Joseph J. Albanese Family Holdings, Inc., we are committed to getting the job done safely with relentless and deliberate execution. Our team is devoted to bringing the highest level of quality to every project we do for our clients.
Redwood Road Bridge
Corralitos, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Client:
County of Santa Cruz
Services:
Functioned as the Prime Contractor and delivered multi-scope capabilities, giving the County a single point of contact
Delivered multi-scope capabilities, including Demolition, Grading & Paving, Structural Concrete, Sawcutting & Coredrilling, Virtual Construction and Bridge Construction
Provided Grading and Paving for the finished bridge
Performed demolition of the old steel military-style, single-lane bridge, which was too narrow and had limited load capacity
Constructed a bridge designed by the County of Santa Cruz to meet Caltrans specifications. The bridge increased the load capacity and widened the road for sight distance and for traffic to pass.
Facilitated smooth communication with the county and local residents
Utilized Virtual Construction, including GPS to ensure an accurate implementation
Highlights:
Overview: The Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. team built a new two-lane bridge to provide access on the only public road in a narrow canyon. The bridge’s location is unique because it does not cross the canyon. Instead, it runs alongside the canyon in Viaduct fashion. It is located in a turn in the road with the creek running under it, creating a waterfall on the downhill side.
Replaced existing single-lane bridge located in a narrow canyon with a two-lane bridge built to Caltrans design specifications
Removed large redwood trees to expand right-of-way while protecting all other trees
Constructed soldier pile retaining wall to begin the widening and provide a place to stage materials and equipment while still maintaining access for residents
Ensured safety for employees and the traveling public while the entry access was a one-lane road that had to stay open during construction
Performed work successfully in an environmentally sensitive area while in coordination with biological monitoring by the County
Constructed the new bridge and viaduct, which improved sight distance and gave residents additional turnout for traffic to pass
Our Advantage for Public Works Projects:
We can function as your prime contractor or subcontractor
We are a one-stop-shop of multiple capabilities from a single source
We have the skilled manpower to get big jobs done
We own our own equipment and use the right equipment for the job
We are technologically advanced, both in the office and in the field
We get it done safely
