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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCDOT 39-88 Minor Mod Trent RiverPermit Class Modification/Minor Issued STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of EnvirorunMt, Health & Natural Resourceb: and Coastal Resources Commission V P r M I t for X Major Development in an Area of Environmental pursuanttoNCGS 113A-118 X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Tr authorizing development in Craven County at Trent River at f As requested in the permittee's Permit Number 39-88 AR 0 5 IM Id This permit, issued on February 28, 1992 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. 1) This permit modification authorizes excavation east and west of the centerline of the track adjacent the "old pivot pier" as depicted in the attached plans. 2) All excavated materials must be removed to a DCM approved highground disposal area. 3) Excavation is limited to -15' NWL. 4) All pertinent conditions of the original of this permit and the subsequent modification of 11/21/90 remain in force under this modification unless altered herein. Attach this modification to the original and subsequent modification and have all documents readily available on site when Division personnel inspect the project for compliance. This permit action may be appealed by the petmittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval. All work must cease when the permit expires on In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that you{ project is consistent with the North Carolina Coast { anagement Program. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEHNR and the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. — 2�� -� 2= Roger N. Schecter, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Signature of Permittee MEMORANDUM: 9 TO: JOHN PARKER FROM: JAMES L. MERCER SUBJECT: MODIFICATION REQUEST - PERMIT #39-88 - NC DOT - RAILROAD BRIDGE, TRENT RIVER, CRAVEN COUNTY DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 1992 DOT proposes to modify their permit to allow excavation from an area 50' long x 100' wide from the old swing span pier. They will remove approximately 2.5' of bottom material from the alignment, generating about 300 cu. yds. of spoil. The material will be removed by a bare mounted crane and ultimately be deposited on a suitable upland site such as the one on Mr. Ray E. McCotter's property at the Ramada Inn. I have no objection with the proposed excavation which will adjust the water depths within the channel to 45' NWL and I recommend issuance ASAP. New permit conditions assigned to this modification should be designated as Dredge Site #2/the swing span channel. Excavation depths should be limited to -15' NWL. JLM/dh CC: Charles S. Jones ✓ Cliff Winefordner, COE ?,Aoj"-) we tN� s'- '-A'A 5.es'� A v : ': 'PER BUILDING P 0 5 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTM-FNT OF TRANSPORTATIC \ P.O ROX M"'.01 F,AL@GH 278ii-52,ui February 13, is-5 Office of Coastal Managam nt Department of Environment, Health ano Natural Resources P,O, Box 27667 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 ATTENI:0111 ter• ,7chn Parker R�c�ivED 4 1992 D;v SruN Oi S . __1AV: 3. MAw�_ . JH.. P.t_. $TATF HIGHWAY ADM NlSTRATOR SUBJECT: Craven County, perm it 1,1",ifi-atlor, Request for Replacement of Railroad Bridge over Trent River, New Bern, State TiP No. M-103. Please reference cur latter cf December 12, 1991, in which the North caroling Department of Transportation retque6teci a modification of perc;it 39-88 to allow for limited dredging and fillir.q activities in association with the t- i{li t jr,Sr :f t:�.e ehr:','c' .. :?1H2`;....;��C1 i:r±age. Ail_NL personnel, NCDOT has deri ic.-1 t.n yl:' ,c, nur December la, ly9,jp mod i f l r.at ion re i.ic-s east and wesr 0- the centerline: of the track in th%c area of the old fiivot. pier, = ultino in Annrr,xtmately 300 cubic: yards of dredged ,,:rC=-.-I,� `•^� llt Hcigc'i; tit& axial n'il_ tic:- C;E LYJ fi i. ted c 'r,:nit,trg wiil ❑OT., r�_ NCDOT is not proposinq any filling activities at thin Lune. ou Sal ike ce ragLtast, a Mi'or p=.rmi!:. .n'�fif.i.cat,ori based on ±.he i nf,'rplat; nn provided ab''Ve, Also ir;Clude ! I0r you]' ir.fnrrn�t.ion is a plan slice:. indicating the location of The fiit.e. r;crx on this bridge is presently t: thR COT-tl:aCt,)r` ha`t' been informed that no CiYP. CS _j in aCCI.V.l a".I r�.fi hiEi •,.r LTvc;ee-j until NCDOT receives the An Fqi rai Clp[:9 rt%:ni:yi A`fi rn':dLve ACilpn EfPplOy@! nq BUILDING PO2. appropriate authorization form the Division of Coastal Management. A check for $50 to cover processing of out Qscember 12F e4a9Q rpp'ysthiswas check to this modificatt tQ your Off'ce nionvember 2v, .49-. PFI contact. if you raggAtt Ofre yNaDOTtsonal EnvironmentaloUnitIatse contact Mr, Doug Hugg� (919) 733-9770• ir 6P ~ E.,;• n i.n:t, P.E. Agr;.>':t Br ch Manager Planning Ana Environmental Branch P.JO/dvh cc: District Rrgineer, Cut Mr. John Dorney, ULM, LittilgR Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Project Management Unit Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Branch. Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.^., nydrauiiCs Mr. John Smith, P-Z,, Structure DCEign Mr. Denn'.s Piuk.in, P.E., Environmental Unit Mr. N.L. Graf, F-E., 7'RWA Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Mr. David Foster, D&eNk Mr. C.R. Shirley, P.E., Division 2 Engineer an .-n'f.4.mww. — i.13-.un t�i.oe �1 ax4Ve .�y rerw l4cG11R>'1:45 ttOl ivA9Y3 ONV NVid ' i THI�OetO NI-tlCX 'Nb29 M3N 7Mldill 3901b8 6tl0Ef A7tl l33AIlS LNi N]IINe N 1�StlOdSt:tltii 20 1N31N15Vd34 nYl¢x1] NW9!r IO Trull •s.ic,r 1AGkd "NPi3dS 334 NiuYfi ;4' Ji,^Cie:e 9r^2'S9U`P+'lPd.'S .rirT7 'lS .i •7 ,YJrl9i:A7.'r ap lrp!'. kY)f?J blJ1 rYri %?R//ii'O.'✓7.�'J T.irlr lrl.'P IS/4, 3 `g,?Io(r ]Y.Y3t'9" t'•7i _r:) - 27 :s; fo.Y r lUUnj•� I 1 1 I t S • _ _ ram= J3ROIYa'tl 3©� "/Od t�—ISib• U9JN!---f�fY-' t � � jl li 1� li Ir .7'A/--7i .Rll ff7b �t 1 it i 1 i1P1-r)ta[03tOriPY —1' it - rvlcro. •�....<:?F'i1S � ti �yscr'S'S'�>ic 1ST C yr,(;,1 f rr-7T7 I ,7n'R C7.xrrY � ''---?7e7;J ]v'l5tlY 07rtiY.7+4P aYYfM'TiRYi1' 23r"n�xvib 19,:1 �- ` . rSJi! C3.t.R7 rl1 3, lli tiY:N `.':•j':i•a'lJ i'J-ram:/ (2G77N 3�!dl: a�':7i'.'J 7rr�3r iN c.lr??}I y � t7i'lt%?9t�+L �1Ff:•:r i3efP ,M J'.7Mt � iN.7 3'RI+`-4f t7Aa?T3'/nD L: fYi ^1 �. .^. rc: �',: err, r �.�-ll tC. ,t• •a`. peg *V.I 1 Permit Class Permit Number RENEWAL 39-88 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment, Health &Natural Resou ' and r'^ Coastal Resources Commission Vamit 22i991 for --� X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pmsuanttoNCGS 113A-118 X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Issuedto N.C. Dept of Transportation Div. of Highways P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 authorizing development in Craven County at Trent River at A & NC Railroad Bridge as requested in the permittee's application dated 11 / 12/87 i nc 1 ud- inn nlat.s- sheets 1-3 of 3 for State Project 9.90898, no date._ This permit, issued on April 19, 1991 is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. 1) This permit renewal must be attached to the original of permit No. 39-88 issued on 2/15/88 and the subsequent modification (requested by McLean Con- tracting Co.) dated 3/21/90 and both documents must be readily available on site when a Division representative inspects the project for compliance. All conditions and stipulations of the original permit remain in force under this review. NOTE: The expiration of the major modification of this permit is in error. December 31, 1993 is shown on that modification. It should have remained at December 31, 1991 until this renewal. %S e�✓.' c/D%i/-%2 /%%��� �cor/� G�<�1r �l�t tDirelcr � ,� y �...-�ll >IJ _/)t eV /- G'r7//CF �Lvi- /'tfiYn'oYj o,4>- � ia./i A-9 /o1 �1 r� �'// e/ ///iQj- (�lC ��iii�%'•✓ !.�%Tsc, arz This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval. All work must cease when the permit expires on Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEHNR and the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. Roger N. Vchecter, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. December 31, 1992 In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signature of Pemnittee r STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS P. 0. Box 1587 Greenville, N. C. 27835 July 11. 1991 Phone (919-830-3490) STATE PROJECT: 9.90898 F. A. PROJECT: N/A COUNTY: Craven DESCRIPTION: M-10 Swing Span_R_p_aceme Nort Carolina Railroad ove New Be _ f. McLean Contracting Company 6700 McLean Way Glen Burnie, MD. 21060-6480 Gentlemen: JUL 15 1991 n Atlan end in A2 The Preconstruction Conference for the above project is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 1991 at 10:00 A. M. in the Resident Engineer's Office located at 601 S. Glenburnie Road in New Bern, North Carolina. Sincerely, R, 8. gal °l,.a",-'d' E. B. Latham, P. E. Division Construction Engineer EBL:llj cc: Mr. L. A. Sanderson, P. E. Mr. R. W. Reaves, P. E. Mr. C. W. Yohn. Jr. Mr. J. B. Broughton, Sr. Mr. A. C. Everett Mr. Jim Wilder, P. E. Mr. Don Morton, P. E. Mr. John Smith, P. E. Mr. A. L. Hankins, P. E. Mr. H. L. Davis, P. E. Mr. T. M. Sherrod U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Mr. John Parker, NRCD Mr. William Mills, OEM Mr. Charles Jones ✓ U. S. Coast Guard Norfolk Southern Corporation File wwwwwwwwww Permit Number Permit Class No ified/Major STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources and Coastal Resources Commission �P�i1�tt -. -I--Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern ._i:., U u pursuant to NCGS 113A 11.8 Excavation and/or filling pursuant,to NCGS 113-229 Issued to NC Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Hi hwa s P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 authorizing development in Craven Countyat Trent North end. West side as requested in the permittee's application dated attached plats. 2. dated received 9/26/90, �J.QIGCdl�,s7!�E7`l�- /L •/7• :}2 v% /i�'ifcS/�ces�/ This permit, issued on November 21. 1990 is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. -4)---In order to protect spawning anadromous fish populatJons, no excavation may take place between February 15 and April 30 of any year without prior approval of the Division of Coastal Management in consultation with the Division of Marine Fishieries. 2) Excavation will occur only within the dimensions of the prescribed area as shown on the permitted work plats. 3) All spoil material will be placed directly into the. spoil. barge and contained and retained on the barge until delivered to the Ramada Inn dock. - -- t.r— -_Excavation-wiil take place below the NWL and will not exceed— V NWL_ 5)- -Filter fabric will be used as a drop cloth between the spoil barge and the.- - _- unloading dockage to prevent accidental spillage of spoil into the Trent . - River. (See attached sheet for Additional Conditions) This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEHNR and the other -qualified persons within twenty (20)_ days of the - _ Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. ..issuing date. An appeal requites resolution prior to work _ initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This t!nit runs[ be accessible on -site to Departatent -+ `•" =" - mail na ici' cvorl� s iti ect�odific�ion aot — =yam -,=_Roger N. Schecter, Director e hovered hereunderrequirrs �artmental approval �t�pn ��'� -All work must�cease.whenThe permit eatpims on'. ` Iltis permit and its catidittofis are hereby accepted. ~ December 31. 1993 - - `� , ' ` Z Y - ..T.> .._i. ...._ ... .4. t _ _ .• � O..-.-Y ji'w.•f,y t. Y. 1n issuing this permit the State of North Carolina agrees - that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. - Signature of Permittee' NC Dept. of Transportation permit No. 39-88 Page 2 of 2 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS ' 6)_ All spoil will be ultimately retained on the highground property as shown on the work nlat tirnwinvc_ -L- _- - -- MONITORING & COMPLETION REPORT ' (CANA Major Devel 1 ' C km/ L (�;J Permittee s Name NC_ T�DTRs & State Dredge & Fill Permits) Permit # 0 Location: /f�►�Uef I—�r-i e/'C/1� �u©: Field Rep /' Phone: 1 ci�— r(o o (�l�yl ck; �J Date Reportedly Complete Z =3 1) Do the measured dimensions of the development differ from those indicated in the permit andworkplat? Yes/No COMMENT: NO 2) Sedimentation and Erosion Control: Has permittee seeded, grassed, or otherwise stabilized all disturbed %areas: Yes/No � n COMMENT: ,2 4,66-�-ed 3) Future Monitoring and Enforcement Action: Is further investigation or enforcement action needed? Yes/No COMMENT: N O DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LAMA MATnD DAPMTT APPLICATION REVIEW PROJECT NAME: /e Dd1' nfr X4o-ae COUNTY: STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: / BASIN:/jjj�K OPEN OR CLOSF}D: cmnD AmFP Pi.AN REO'D: N(Y OR N) CLASS: �G- nv S e, D SHELLFISHING) ASSIGNED TO: - / DATE APP. REC'D.: Q / b 2 � (YY/MM/DD) JOINT NOTICE ly (Y/N) INITIAL REPORT: (YY/MM/DD) RECOMMENDATION:..O- --� FINAL REPORT: 9 D ! 1- % (YY/NAt/DD) (ISSUE/DENY/OTHER) WATER QUALITY CER�. (4T CERT. REQ'D: (Y OR N) IF YES: GENERAL CERT: (Y OR N) TYPE GEN: (INDIVIDUAL CERT: (BULKHEAD, BOAT RAMP, ETC.) SEWAGE DISPOSAL pp TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N A - (EXISTING, PROPOSED SEPTIC TANK, ETC.) TO BE PERMITTED BY: (DEM, DHS, COUNTY) IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE?_(Y OR N) WATER/WETLAND FILL AREA OF FILL: WATER: WETLAND: IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? _(Y OR N) DREDGING IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF RESOURCE? (Y OR N) IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? j (Y OR N) MARINA ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? SEWAGE DISPOSAL: MARINA SERVICES: OXYGEN IN BASIN: CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATER: (ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.) cc: WaRO - Mills - Central Files - DCM: J. Parker, Morehead City, Washington, Elizabeth City MCI FHN CIWIKHI.I IfdG IFI ..r COAMRACTiAe'+ COMPANY Kurth Carolina Department of ':`r'.3r:sportatiOn Environmental Branch :: 252U1 North Carolina 27611 .,lion: Mr. noug Huggett .�,4t i 1men, UeC 1.519U 10:18 ND.002 F'.U2 'DlU t December 10, 1990 RR: Our Job No. M-3695 Replacement of Approach Trestle - Bridge EC 59-3o NQW Herho North Carolina N.c. Z©%_.. rursuant to your telephone conversation with Mr. Donald Brown on December 7, 1990, we hereby certify that will �moly with all conditions set forth in dredgin issued •v:, November 21, 1990. The dredging work associated with t is permit is for construction access for the "Replacement of Approach Trestle Bridge EC59.30 at New Bern, North Carolina". addition to the requirements of the permit, we have already engdc. services of an independent testing agency to analyze soil samples; n from the proposed dredge area. The results of the tests were e the proposed spoil material is completely safe to be used in t l area shown on our permit application. 'lavE7 peen in contact with Mr. James Mercer of the North Carolina. 'epart �t of Natural Resources throughout the permit application tager Mercer will also be involved in any pre -dredging ~ccrd� which is required. If you have an his wor,.• ,u can reach Mr. Mercer. at 919-726-702L questions regarding cur present plans are to start dredging as soon after December 13, 1990, as possible. Your assistance in providing the approval for the Permit from NCDOT Will be greatly appreciated. ,r ::ITY/COUNTY OE, 1 hereby certify that on the /U z / day of 19 9U before me the subscriber, a no ry pu is of the Sta a of _ An,and for the City/County of peTs ,d /� a, and made oa�ue .orm o law tt: s an _At oat s so Wnrth-abovo aro true. �- My Commission Expires:� Very truly ou s, - s Richard F. Hoffm n cc: Field Office --' President cc: F Mr. James Mercer, N.C. Department of Natural -Resources Q° 6700 Md.Em WAY • GLEN BMW, MD 21080.5480 • 301•553-8700 • FAx 5538718 - . WE BLALD ON SAFETY: MCLEAN CONTRRCTING TEL:301-333-6713 .,.. Aw /} cnra rnwcra:�ra ec�a=a�r 6700 McLFA y 1IVAY GLENBURNIE, MARYLAND 21060-6480 Dec 15,90 1U:1( Nc.UU2 F'.U1 FAXCOPIER TRANSMII"FAL OVER SHF,F,T PL$AS-E D-LIVER THE FO.i,1•.C.WXN.C, PAGL'S TO: NAME: iflp, �),qm S "L; C'F --- -- - FAX XUAIBRR: TOTAL PAGES. G �—` (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) FAX HUMBRU. 30.7-553-•6718 C`OMMB'hT'i'S: XF YOU BAVW ANY QUES'Txoms, PL$ASB CALM. (301) 553-6700 CONTRA CrMW''C'0711 wN7" ----- North Carolina Department of Transportation Planning & Environmental Branch P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Attention: Mr. Doug Huggett December 10, DEC 17 1990 19 9 D "-7_A 80URGeS CDMII, RE: Our Job No. M-3695 Replacement of Approach Trestle - Bridge EC 59-30 New Bern, North Carolina Gentlemen, Pursuant to your telephone conversation with Mr. Donald Brown on December 7, 1990, we hereby certify that McLean Contracti ompan !!! will comply with all conditions set forth in dredging Pe it No. 3 -88 issued on November 21, 1990. The dredging work associated w permit is for construction access for the "Replacement of Approach Trestle Bridge EC59.30 at New Bern, North Carolina". In addition to the requirements of the permit, we have already engaged the services of an independent testing agency to analyze soil samples taken from the proposed dredge area. The results of the tests were that the proposed spoil material is completely safe to be used in the fill area shown on our permit application. We have been in contact with Mr. James Mercer of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources throughout the permit application stages. Mr. Mercer will also be involved in any pre -dredging coordination which is required. If you have any questions regarding this work, you can reach Mr. Mercer at 919-726-7021. Our present plans are to start dredging as soon after December 13, 1990, as possible. Your assistance in providing the approval for the permit from NCDOT will be greatly appreciated. STATE OF ) CITY/COUNTY OF ) n I hereby certify that on the /U �L day of 19 9U , before me the subscriber, a notary public of the State of t , n and for the City/County of r Q�., t personally ppeared -� and made oath in due form of law that the matters and facts se 'forth above are true. My Commission Expires: V� truly ou�, Richard F. Hof fmi Vn RFH/jls President cc: Field Office smi�� Mr. James Mercer, N.C. Department of Natural Resources 6700 MCLEAN WAY • GLEN BURNIE, MD 21060-6480 • 301-553-6700 - FAX 553-6718 WE BUILD ON SAFETY O+\l+O.r\lfwv+•wvfwwwvwv vv v.r.� .r .�.�- .� - - - - - - �- Fertnii`Class Permit Number Nadi .AedlMajor ag-88 STATE OF NORTII CAROLINA Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources and OCoastal Resources Commission \ NI erntt Nov $ s for - - X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concem"""C'� "• �+s3a-.. pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 -X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Issuedto NC Dept. of Transportation Div. of Highways P.O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611 application This permit, issued on November 21, 1990 . is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. 1) In order to protect spawning anadromous fish populations, no _excavation may take place between February 15 and April 30 of any year without prior approval of the Division of Coastal Management in consultation with the Division of Marine Fishieries. 2) Excavation will occur only within the dimensions of the prescribed area as shown on the permitted work plats. 3) All spoil material will be placed directly into the spoil barge and contained and retained on the barge until delivered to the Ramada Inn dock. 4) Excavation will take place below the NWL and will not-Excee(i--_4' NWL-_ 5) Filter fabric will be used as a drop cloth between the spoil barge and the unloading dockage to prevent accidental spillage of spoil into the Trent River. (See attached sheet for Additional Conditions) This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or .. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEHNR and the other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. issuing date. An appeal requires. resolution prior to work _ initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department , personnel when fho poW a is w#pected for compliance,,J oger N. Schecter, Director w lny ma`v [en nc8 `worst of�prodea, modrflcation not _:—Di , .onofS'GastalMattagement hereuiiderrequ3tesfiuthrerDepartmerrtalappiovar covered All work must cease when the permit expires on '`This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. December 31, 1993 In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signature of Permittee of cc EA 44 O.ir Mm I >1 4j $4 04 (I) J P - o 14 of -401 0 i 0 1 11 t ro J4 4j 1 4j 41 0 95 ri 4j .,I O En z I�:, Fjo 0 t�j A 5 P.1 ;p 4Z At N1iit 3 APPLICATION TRANSMITTAUPROCESSING RECORD A) Applicant: NCDOT/McLean Contracting Co/A&NC Railroad County: Craven Location of Project: railroad trestle across Trent River @ New Bern Date Application Received Complete by Field: September 26, 1990 Field Recommendation: Attached X To be Forwarded Field Representative: Jim Mercer District Office: Morehead City District Manager Review: B) Date Application Received in Raleigh: Fee Rec'd: $ Public Notice Rec'd: )0•2q-90 End of Notice Date: H-aa-Qo Adj. Rip. Prop Notices Rec'd: Deed Rec'd: Application Assigned to: on C) 75 Day Deadline: ��. i • go Mail Out Date: D) Federal Due Date: Permit Final Action: Issue Deny 150 Day Deadline: State Due Date: Fed. Comments Rec'd on Draft on AGENCY DATE COMME?M RETURNED OBJECTIONS YES NO NOTES Coastal Management District Office Division of Comm. Assistance Land Quality Section Div. of Env. Management State Property Office Div. of Archives & History Div. of Env. Health Div. of Highways Wildlife Resources Commission Div. of Water Resources Div. of Marine Fisheries ft State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management 3411 Arendell Street • Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 1990 James C. Martin, Governor October 29, Roger N. Schecter William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director Sun Journal Legal Advertisement Section P. O. Box 1149 New Bern, NC 28560 Re: Public Notice - NCDOT/McLean Contracting Company/A&NC Railroad, Craven County Dear Sir: Please publish the attached Notice in the Friday, November 2, 1990, issue of the Sun Journal. The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice, and an original invoice to Carolyn Jarman, Division of Coastal Management, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Morehead City office. Sincerely, L. Mercer Field Representative JLM/dh Enclosure cc: John Parker Carolyn Jarman Charles S. Jones P.O. Box 769, Morehead City North Carolina 28557 Telephone 9I37262632 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) that application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental concern. as designated under the CAMA was received on September 26, 1990. According to said application, the North Carolina Department of Transportation/McLean Contracting Company/A&NC Railroad is proposing to excavate an equipment access channel adjacent to the railroad trestle across the Trent River at New Bern, in Craven County. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Jim Mercer, Division of Coastal Management, located in the Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C., (919/726-7021) during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Roger N. Schecter, Director, Division of Coastal Management, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N. C., 27611, prior to November 22, 1990, will be considered in making the permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal. agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request. PUBLISHED ON: Friday, November 2. 1990 MEMORANDUM• TO: JOHN PARKER FROM: JAMES L. MERCER SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS N.C. DOT/McLEAN CONTRACTING CRAVEN COUNTY DATE: OCTOBER 9, 1990 MAJOR MODIFICATION - COMPANY/ A & N.C. RAILROAD, The scope of the proposed excavation is on the order of a general permit, i.e. 500 cu. yds. However, the nature of the work cannot be considered maintenance excavation. Processing McLean's request as a major modification to Permit #39-88 seems to be appropriate. However, I hope our collective turnaround time can be shortened for the needs of the contractor. I support issuance of the necessary permit modification and suggest the additional conditions be assigned: 1. Excavation will occur only within the dimensions of the prescribed area as shown on the permitted workplats. 2. All spoil material will be placed directly into the spoil barge and contained and retained on the barge until delivered to the Ramada Inn dock. 3. Excavation will take place below the NWL and will not exceed -4' NWL. 4. Filter fabric will be used as a drop cloth between the spoil barge and the unloading dockage to prevent accidental spillage of spoil into the Trent River. 5. All spoil will be ultimately retained on the highground property as shown on the workplat drawings. JLM/dh cc: Charles S. Jones Cliff Winefordner, COE DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Lat:35005158"N Long:77002'30"W MAJOR MODIFICATION PERMIT #39-88 1. APPLICANT'S NAME North Carolina }Deparmment m�anvo at 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CA 4A 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: -90 (A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 9 (B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPPLICCATION 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Cites DEVELOPMENTLAND CONSTRAINTSON MTRAINTSIDENTIF (B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X COASTAL WETLANDS PUBLIC TRUST WATERS X ESTUARINE WATERS_A_ OTHER (C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO (D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMEffiRCIAL (E) TYPE OF -WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING NLa PLANNED N/A (F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: (G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION--:: SOURCE open water 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: DRSD AREA FILLED OTHER (A) VEGETATED WETLANDS EDC NONE (B) NON -VEGETATED WETLANDS: Trent River bottomland 7200 (C) OTHER: highground (spoil area)) Approximately 17 200 sg.ft. (D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: 8. PROJECT SU14MMY: ,_____, inn@ ., 4 (spoil) sq. 10,000 ft. FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - N.C. DOT/McLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY/ A & N.C. RAILROAD, CRAVEN COUNTY PAGE #2 9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: In February of 1988, DCM issued DOT a permit (#39-88) authorizing the repair and replacement of the A & NC Railroad swing span bridge over the Trent River, between James City and New Bern, Craven County, NC. Replacement of the entire trestle within the existing alignment was judged to be exempt from further permit requirements. Today, DOT's contractor, McLean Contracting Company, is in the process of replacing the railroad trestle. In order to gain access to the New Bern side of the shoreline, McLean proposes to excavate a construction channel measuring 120' long x 60' wide to an overall depth of -4' NWL. Water depths within the project alignment range from 1' to 3=' deep NWL The proposed excavation will allow Water access by the construction barge,to the New Bern shoreline next to the Sheraton Hotel property. The spoil material generated by this excavation will be some 500 cu. yds. of sandy material. The spoil will be loaded directly into an attending spoil barge and delivered across the river to the Ramada Inn property. There, the spoil will be unloaded and stockpiled in an open field landward of the hotel. 10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed excavation will be accomplished by the clam shell bucket method. The excavation should pose no obvious impacts to the 'SC' water quality in this section of the Trent River. The proposed. channel at an overall water depth of -4' will connect to the natural 4' water contours of the Trent River. The spoil disposal site measuring 100' x 100' appears to be adequate to the task of containing and retaining the spoil. No marsh grass or submerged aquatic vegetation will be involved with the proposed project. PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER DATE: OCTOBER 9, 1990' (Note: This is a modification to Permit li 39-88 issued to N.C. D.O.T.) Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated development activities, including construction, excava- tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con- trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for all projects. 1 APPLICANT a. Name McLean Contracting Company Address 6700 McLean Way City Glen Burnie State Maryland Zip 21060 Dayphone 301-553-6700 Landowner or X Authorized agent b. Project name (if any) Rebuild Trent River Railroad Trestle c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the owner's name and address. State of North Carolina D.O.T. and Norfolk Southern Corporation Trestle and Right of Way 2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. Street address or secondary road number Trent River R R Trestle - North End West Side b. City, town, community, or landmark New Bern, N.C. If you plan to build a marina, also complete and attach Form DCM-MP-2. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Maintenance/Rebuilding Trestle c. Will the project be for community, private, or commercial use? Commercial d. Describe the planned use of the project. Dredging of Shallows Sufficient to Move Floating Crane Close to Shone to Replace Trestle Structure - Construction Use Only. 4 LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract Dredge Area- 800 S.Y. b. Size of individuallot(s) N/A' c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or National Geodetic Vertical Datum 0.00 to -4' 0 REL to MiW d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Sand Some Silt Broken Marl_ e. Vegetation on tract None f. Man-made features now on tract Adjacent Trestle c. County Craven g. d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? Yes e. Name of body of water nearest project Trent River 3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) Conservation _Transitional _Developed _Community Rural X_Other Waterway h. How is the tract zoned by local government? i. How are adjacent waters classified? Class S.C. a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j, Has a professional archaeological example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carried out for the tract? No T or pier). Construction Access Dredging Only t n rvey been ;o, by whom? JCr u O 1990 i '1 i 9/89 5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT Complete this section if the project includes any land development. N/A a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or stmcturesproposed b. Number of lots or parcels c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the units per acre.) d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at least30 days before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been submitted to the Division of Land Resources? f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops. g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. It. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management? i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment facilities. j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? k. Describe existing treatment facilities. 1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of - ' the state (for;example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down"). m. Water supply n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the steps that will be taken to maintain established public beach accessways or provide new access. o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable floor? 6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION a. Describe below the purpose of proposed_ excavation or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7). Access channel QVILW) on( Boat basin Other(break- water, pier, boat ramp, rockjetty) Fill placed in wetland or below MHW Upland fill areas Length Width Depth b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water level in cubic yards 500 C.Y. c. Typeofmaterial Sand & Silt w/shett d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps, or other wetlands? e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards None 2 9/89 f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in 100 Ft. X 100 Ft. feet g. Location of spoil disposal area McCotter Property d. Type of bulkhead material Ramada Inn New Bern N.C. h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? No If not, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. Submitted Separately e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below mean high water f. Type of fill material i. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? No If so, where? 8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION j. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or water areas?. k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water? No 1. Amount of fill in cubic yards in. Type of fill material Dredge Material n. Source offdlmaterial Dredge o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands? No p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? Clam Bucket s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. 7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Length of bulkhead or riprap b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or normal waterlevel In addition to the completed application form, the follow- ing items must be submitted: (Note: Deed Incorporated with Permit # 39-88—N.0 D.O.T.) A copy of the d with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title, plus written permission from the owner to cant' out the project. An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 for a detailed description.) Please note that original drawings are preferred and only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is apart of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that may have been developed in consultation with the Division of Environmental Management. �/Ea ✓ /� list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management and should be advised by the applicant of that opportunity. ' r� n SE 22 6 1990 1 i� uL.fL! 9/89 Name Barbour Boat Works Inc. Address P.O. Box 1069 New Bern, N.C: 28563 Owner: R.R. Rivenbark, Sr. Name -Sheraton Inn Address New Bern Association — Lim. Part. P.O. Box 130 New Bern, NC 28563 Name Attn: Gary Johnson Address A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. Permit # 39-88 to N.C. D.O.T. — Division of Highways Issued February 15, 1990 032�0 v�A check for $100 made payable to the Department of �� Health, Environment & Natural Resources to cover the costs of processing the application. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. A statement on the use of public funds. If the project involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state- ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (N C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10). I .4 9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIOP . TO ENTER ON LAND Any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap- proved Coastal Management Program and will be con- ducted in a manner consistent with such program. I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of project. This is the 21 da of ,19.20 . 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GtuC� X- SECTt OIJ S�AI� I"c ZO' Qaltiauq 1uN "I�A2KING L17� SEDt n,\s uZ '� o Un ST IU GI r-Ev E 1_ J'D R t Lt_ L+$,O SgUC S1D6rP) IbU'tL Ito' ), y'Dn£.i ReeQ TIJ -eaF -13tkL TO 2_EG€ t V E 'DREPCTE S'POII— E0 Imo' 2 7 �° ;, SEP 6 1990 LZI EXISTIUG� L+b•D Sgw�D �171 TyPrGgl_ 5pb1L SITE X- S€GTt CIJ ' S<2LE It•_ SO ci-S-Ro 2/3 j K()PdS-F-0 ACCE_ss SITS u x-5scT1oN NEI/! I"�j�i�IJ C.'P-AIIEiJ CO. N•C. M,c-LF-4o Co•-rrACTtUC-1 lP7vo mrLEALJ w0.y Gi LEJ '6tieU1E- hlD 2.1ow> rd IV 0; NN. Teo% 4i ,\c l, r-- 4 Q rim v M-.1 1, 1 D7 7P- LrL7 McLean CONTRACT/NG COMPANY Mr. James L. Mercer Division of Coastal Management P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, N.C. 28557 Dear Mr. Mercer, SEP 2 6 1990 uULZ) -------------------------- September 24, 1990 RE: Our Job No. M-3695 'Replacement of Approach Trestles - Bridge EC 59-3, New Bern, N.C.' Please find enclosed our application for a dredge permit at the railroad trestle across the Trent River at New Bern, N.C. Also enclosed is our check for the $ 100.00 processing fee and copies of the registration receipts for the required riparian landowners notifications. At your suggestion, I have indicated this is a modification to the existing permit # 39-88. The deed would be on file with that permit. I have not sent a copy to the Corps of Engineers. Please let me know if I should. Also, we have concluded an agreement with Mr. Ray McCotter at New Bern to deposit the spoil on his land at the Ramada Inn. The letter of agreement will be sent separately to you. Very truly yours, MCLE�AN CONTRACTING COMPANY �. J S. Stevenson, P.E. Contract Manager HSS/jls Enclosures 6700 MCLEAN WAY • GLEN BURNS, MD 210604480 • 301-553-6700 - FAX 553-6718 I I M'.' AW WE BUILD ON SAFETY I O 11 Lr ,JV I -VJ ivu . VIV r".VL e � LrL7 MCLaan COMTRAO T/NO COMPANY September 21, 1990 Mr. Ray E. McCotter 101 Howell Road New Bern, North Carolina 28560 Dear Mr. McCotter, McLean Contracting Company (hereinafter "McLean") has been awarded a contract by Norfolk Southern Corporation for replacing the approach trestle at Bridge EC 59.3, New Bern, North Carolina, Contract No. SC 7248. In connection with the performance of the contract, McLean must move a floating crane close to the shore. This requires dredging river bottom soil to create an access channel. Prior to dredging, McLean must obtain a dredge permit from the State of North Carolina. The permit application must indicate the location at which the dredging material will be deposited. This letter constitutes an agreement for deposition of Trent River dredge material on that parcel of land adjacent to the Ramada Inn as shown on the attached sketch titled "Proposal Access Dredging - Spoil Site and X-Section" dated September 8, 1990. Mr. McCotter, acting on his own behalf, hereby states that he is the owner of the parcel depicted on the attachment and hereby agrees to the placement.of up to 500 C.Y. of dredge spoil on the parcel by McLean, at no fee, under the following terms and conditions: 1. After placement and drainage of the spoil, McLean will spread the material in the area placed to achieve desired grade. 2. If any material is found to be contaminated, so as to be considered toxic, McLean agrees to decontaminate the material or remove it from the property: Please indicate your acceptance of the agreement and terms by signing and dating both copies in the space provided, retaining one copy for your files. Very truly yours, / Mc1 CONTRA T COMPANY a Richar Hoffman President RFH/jls Enclosures Accepted By: 6700 W EAN WAY . GLEN BURME, MD 210W6M • 301553-6700 • FAX 553$718 Date ado i�Gl♦ WE BUILD ON SAFETY MCLEHM CUNIKRCTIN6 TEL:301-55-F71a Uct. 02,90 10:10 No.UU1 K.U2 r, ADJACENT RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS S`IATEMF.NT General Statute 11.1-229 reTtires that riparian landowners with property adjoining a proposed excavation and/or fill project be given thirty (30) clays in which to comment on the project. This form allows the adjacent riparian landowner to express either: (1) that he objects to the project or, (2) that he does not object and desires to waive his right to the 30-day period so that the processing of the application can progress more rapidly. Of course, the adjacent riparian landowner need not sign this form at all if he so chooses. am an adjacent riparian property owner and have se -a po y�of the application submitted by McLean Contracting C roman}, dated September 21- , 1990 wherein said applicant requests a permit to excavate, fill or otherwise alter the land or water adjacent to my property. L' have no objection to the project as presently proposed and hereby waive that right of objection as provided in G.S. 113-229. _ I have objections to the project as presently proposed and rrmr.?nts are attached. /(Cignatnra of Adja en ipaVfan L dormer y �— Date City of New inn, N.C. Dirnctor of. Public Works P.O. Box 1129 r w Pa,rr1, N.C. 28563 Forward Com Ants To: Office of Coastal Manggament P.ct. IiDY 2168/ P.nl::i gh, Ngrth Carol. i na 21611 P 054 149 599 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL +I IINANCCGV4IPLp rL' nN 'NIEnN5E104A1 MA.I. MA.: I Spp Rsrnw I sent to Mr. Gary Johnson ,orr•rq ntd No P.O. Box_130 ___ New 'Bern, NC 28563 I p• I lod F r. - !Uel al Delmer, I I I,. ,rnriwl Dvi,..I, I I,r Nrlmrr Ib..rryl J.,winy _ I wM1 rnI It I It I.r�• I N H I i l l >w 1 I. tr�ann C IOTA[ . P,nLlyG and F.rre ' Postmark Uf alal$e ,. E IL IL P 054 149 598 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL VO INSUPANC6 4T9FPAGE i 10'n1n Wl PoP : idtfeillif,0AL Wit (See Reverse) Sem to e Mr. Danny Meadows $I et I and No T -0- Rnx,-U29 _:_ _ .—_ "rI`gewlBern, NC 28563_ F lye I Seel r.0 Dehvery Fee Hr-'Ir., IeO lirI., Feu IU1uln is �d pltUWrltQ I wl �.I D I fl(.F :rptl N d j U i OL POSIxr]. dlNl r Postmark or Date 6' E a r P 054 149 597 RECI r uR CERT4 I' . MAIL ,.• Hrprrsr'r Senl Io Ma._Mary '�ampbell- Slreal vtlIlli�r.bl. GBox 1069 New Bern, NC 28563 4 , �- :.:pled ree `IIII /• 7 " LL wr I I qHM iH ...... D.W do I Ad d jIIOTA�({'; reLulr•.rrrll�... �. �0 1� i�I � � i• ' ., �� I� f i ti �,' ., -I ' 1! 1 (:. ��+� � 19l.LEHN UJNIKHI-I1NO ILL;JUI-Dn.)-b(ln Y 1 r rournaaraxv campNMY Mr. Ray is. Wi Cottar. 201 Howell Road New darn, North Carolina 28550 Dear Mr. Mccotter, oCp Li.7U IU-UD HU.VIU r.VL supteinkler 27., 'L990 McLean Contracting Company (hereinafter "McLean") has been awarded a contract by Norfolk Southern Corporation for replacing the approach trestle at Bridge EC 59.3, New Bern, North Carolina, Contract No. SC 7248. In connection with the performance of the contract, McLean must move a floating crane close to the shore. This requires dredging river bottom soil to create an access channel. Prior to dredging, McLean must obtain a dredge permit from the State of North Carolina. The permit application must indicate the location at which the dredging material will be dopocited. Thin lattar ronst.itutes an agreement for deposition of Trent River dredge material on thac parcel of land adjacent to the Ramada Inn as shown on the attached sketch titled "Proposal Access Dredging - Spoil Site and X-Section" dated September 8, 1990. Mr. Mccotter, acting on his own behalf, hereby states that he is the owner of the parcel depicted on the attachment and herebv agrees to the placement of up to 500 C.Y. of dredge spoil on the parcel by McLean, at no fee, under the following terms and conditions: 1. After placement and drainage cf the spoil, McLean will spread the material in the area placed to achieve desired grade. 2. if any material is found to be contaminated, so as to be nonsitlored toxic, Mr.Lean-agrees to decontaminate the material or remove it from the p.operty. Please indicate your aoceptance of the agreement and terms by signing and dating both copies in the space provided, retaining one copy for your fit�h. RPH/ j 11, l;nclosurea a Accepted By: 6700 MCLEAN WAY • GLEN BURKE, MD 710W-6 & • MI-553.6700 • FAX 553.8718 Very truly yours, MCLFBIl CaPJRI�lT7t1G COTiPANY Richar Hoffman President r Date WE BUILD ON SAFETY t MCLEHN CUNIKRCTING t D I L:, I WI 7 1 TEL:301-S5.>-6�18 1 i Y � I � I (J I � i v I —jr, •�•_ F2�,�A Pi rLo' 6& 1-urs Sep 1(,90 1h:US No.U1U i.U3 ve /l_. x rJ n r'I A 3 f -' i' 1 A - 'vo 5d . upGu.e r2[;.1. i SPU1� iarzr.t� V�+✓K.L� y�L i�1 ��'Ql i- i� ZUC•f t 1 +LE St Lc_ Y_LOi, bo �-=:�c•C,ua jfl n)T] PILL j (Sga)k+ S�•p2C P� ii,l lou�,t ioo�� �/rDF E� Il F1 Z�h TO 6F 'r]uCs i�12E hCvE Sbr�L- - SArb '-ilJ-. CO- 5 p)L 5,rr, 1--6T,?D a/3 �I�oPdSiF'ta RC��SS hS,t--ty Ira �C fJ } C-'P- e x) CO. N.C. . Mc. Lsa,u c4UTe4C,-Uc, 1o750 MCU a4 ,f1Ay GILe0 TAT] 2nolva MCLERN CUNIRRCTING TEI-:301-553-6i10 �wr CONTRA@Y/NC COMPANY 6700 McLEAN WAY GLEN BURNIEj MARYLAND 2106U-61180 Sep 2(,go 1b:U4 No.U1U F.U1 FAXCOPIER TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET DATE;_.. - PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOIIIN6 PAGES TO: FIRM: Al 0, FAX NUMBER: TOTAL PAGES: 4—._ (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) FROM:t r ur _PA FAX NUMBER: 301-553-671.8 COMMENTS: - _ - -� 2r ln(Av > 1---- IF YOU HAVE ANY QUFSTIONS, PLEASE CALL (301) 553-6700 MCLEHN COMIRRCTING TEL 3fJ1-`>.`.-h/7�3 Oct. 02,90 10:10 No.001 F'.01 .rrL roevra�er,mr DOMPANY 6700 McLEAN WAY GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND 2106(}-61180 FAXCOPIER TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET DATE: Gi 0 PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO: NAME FIkP�: /V• C. ��I.G! ._0. _. (J+�SrxL r`%�1Ni1 /�r-ige FAX NUMBER: r7l z6�-��a Sc TOTAL PAGES: Z (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) FROM: < c.. _ X7�. "! 77r-V 3.-r.-OT I-'.� FAX NUMBER: 301-553-6713 COMMENTS: GUi91y�2 ��__t?��ii���r �r4rroU�viurr� — IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (301) 553-5700 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management 225 North McDowell Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director Division of Coastal Management P. O. Box 769 Morehead City, NC 28557 Telephone: 919/726-7021 October 9, 1990 Mr. H. S. Stevenson, P.E. Contract Manager McLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY 6700 McLean Way Glen Burnie, MD 21060-6480 RE: Your Job No. M-3695, "Replacement of Approach Trestles, Bridge EC 59-3,.New Bern, N.C. Dear Mr. Stevenson: The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for state approval for development of property located at the A & NC railroad trestle, over the Trent River, at New Bern, Craven County, N.C. It was received on September 26, 1990, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is December 10, 1990. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will, serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of the proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along the property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting the property; or at a point along the P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-2293 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer r Mr. H. S. Stevenson, P.E., Contract Manager McLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY October 9, 1990 Page #2 road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into the property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application. An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate state or federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies. JLM/dh Enclosure cc: John Parker Charles S. Jones Cordially yours, J \� L. Mercer SI Field Representative 1 Permit Class New STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Natural i3eso nd,Community Development Coafa esburces scion a Major,�yloprn'onmental Con ' t A3 8' ><O ^'r1f a gptirsuan( to NCGS 113-229 X Excavation'arid Permit Number 39-88 Kv 241988 Issued to N•C. Dept. of Transportation, Div. of Highways P.O.Box 25201 Raleigh. NC 27611 authorizing development in Craven Countyat Trent River at A & NC Railroad Bridge requested in the pennittee's application dated 11 / 12/87 including lats. sheets 1- This permit, issued on a1J 5W t , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may subject pennittee to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. (1) All construction activities must take place in accordance with the permitted workplat drawings and the intended methods of operation. (2) All demolished materials and debris, including the deteriorating steel swing bridge and concrete pivot pier must be properly disposed of on the highground property. (3) The new trestle swing span and opening must be adequately lighted and marked in accordance with the U. S. Coast Guard's requirements for navigation. (4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant increases in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge (increases of 25 NTUs or less are not considered significant). NOTE: It is recommended that the permittee contact the Division of Marine Fisheries to determine if suitable material from bridge demolition could be used in the state artificial reef program. NOTE: The permittee is encouraged to seek necessary authorizations and approval from the U.S. Coast Guard for the replacement of the swing span bridge across the Trent River_ This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance, as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department personnel w:.en the project is inspected for comphance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval. All work must cease when the permit expires on December 31. 1991 In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project- is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DNRCD and the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. '6fiLHG( (l l�il l David W. Owen, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Signature of Permittee .nor f EA 0 91988 ----------------- State of North Caroling( Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Coastal Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor David W. Owens S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary February 4, 1988 Director Mr. William G. Marley, Jr., P. E. N. C. Department of Transportation Division of Highways P. 0. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 Dear Mr. Marley: This letter is with reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management.Act Major Development and State Dredge and Fill permit to replace the swing span railroad bridge over_the Trent River between James City and New Bern. Although processing of your application is nearing completion, additional time is needed for this office to complete the review and make a decision on your request. Therefore, it is necessary that the standard review time be extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G. S. 113A-122(c) which would make April 19, 1988 the new deadline for reaching a decision on your request. However, we expect to.take action prior to that time and will do so as soon as possible. In the interim, if you have any question on the status of your application, do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Joh3r Parker, Jr. , Chief Major ermits Processing Section GCM:jr/aw cc: Jim Merced. DCM-Morehead City P.O. Box 276g7, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone 919-733-2293 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.D. aGCARO JAN 2 01988 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 25402-1890 January 12, 1988 IN REPLY REFER TO Regulatory Branch SUBJECT: Nationwide Permit No. 15 Mr. William G. Marley, Jr. Division of Highays North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. Marley: ...................... xv Through coordination with Mr. James Mercer of the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, we have learned of your plans to replace the swing span railroad bridge over the Trent River between James City and New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330, published in the Federal Register on November 13, 1986, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was provided for discharges of dredged or fill material incidental to the construction of bridges across navigable waters of the United States including cofferdams, abutments, foundation seals, piers, and temporary construction and access fills provided the fill has been authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard as part of the bridge permit. Your work is authorized by nationwide permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. Please be aware that this authorization does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or local approval. If you have questions, please contact Mr. David Baker, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 343-4642. Sincerely, Charles W. Hollis Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure -2- Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. William Mills Water Quality Section Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 \v\ Mr. Charles Jones Morehead City Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Post Office Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Coastal Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary December 29, 1987 Mr. John R. Parker, Jr., Chief Major Permits Processing Section Division of Coastal Management Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Mr. Parker: The attached copy of an application submitted by: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Applicant's Name David W. Owens Director A n�IN I nc vr,K/ kul"RUAU 13RIDGE CRAVEN Location OT Projectoun y x for a State permit to perform excavation and/or fill work in coastal North Carolina and for a CAMA major development permit .... for a CAMA major development permit (only) .. for a dredge and fill permit (only) .... has been reviewed by this District Office and is being forwarded to you along with a Field Investigation Report for further application processing, including circulation to State agencies having interest and/or jurisdiction over the subject matter which might be affected by the project. The recommendation of this Office is covered on the reverse side; attached; x will be forwarded lafer. S' as . Charles S. Jones, M ager Morehead City District P.O. Box 276e7, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telc h 919-733-2293 An F,.1 Orinnemdw AK--- ef,__ e 1 MEMORANDUM: TO: JOHN PARKER FROM: JAMES L. MERCER SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - N.C. DOT/TRENT RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE, CRAVEN COUNTY DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1988 This is another DOT project that will generate significant public benefit by providing a new swing span trestle bridge over the Trent River. The project will be a direct plus to the railroad traffic in terms of an increased safety factor, as well as an improvement to boating navigation on the Trent River by widening the thoroughfare. I support this project and offer the following conditions to the permit: 1. All construction activities must take place in accordance with the permitted workplat drawings and the intended methods of operation. All demolished materials and debris, including the deteriorating steel swing span bridge and concrete pivot moat-be_p-KQRerl9 disposed of on the_ and property such suitable materials may be utilized (if economica ly feasible) in the NC Artificial Reef Program thorough coordination with the Division of Marine Fisheries._,/ ---------------------------- 3. The new trestle swing span and opening must be adequately lighted and marked in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard's requirements for navigation. NOTE: The permittee is encouraged to seek necessary authorizations and approval from the U.S. Coast Guard for the replacement of the swing span bridge across the Trent River. JLM/dh CC: Cliff Winefordner, COE Charles S. Jones T l i 1/V J` � Q State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Coastal Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor David W. Owens S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Division of Coastal Management Director P. O. Box 769 Morehead City, NC 28557 (919) 726-7021 January 19, 1988 Sun Journal Legal Advertisement Section P. O. Box 1149 New Bern, NC 28560 Re: Public Notice - NC DOT - Trent River Bridge Dear Sir: Please publish the attached Notice in the January 22, 1988, issue of the Sun Journal. The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice, and an original invoice to Portia Rochelle, Division of Coastal Management, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Morehead City office. Sincerely, ames L. Mercer Field Representative JLM/dh Enclosure CC: John Parker Portia Rochelle Charles S. Jones PO. Box 276r, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Tekphonc 919,733-2293 An Equal ()Mornmiry Affirmative Action Employer NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Natural Resources and Community Development hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) that application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental concern as designated under the CAMA was received on November 20, 1987. According to said application, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to replace the swing span railroad bridge over the Trent River between James City and New Bern, in Craven County. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of James L. Mercer, Division of Coastal Management, Located in the Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, N.C., (919/726-7021) during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Mr. David Owens, Director, Division of Coastal Management, P. O. Box 27689, Raleigh, N. C., 27611, prior to February 6, 1988, will be considered in making the permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request. PUBLISHED ON: Friday, January 22, 1988 I 19 '1988 r----------- ANM -- ACTiON 1 ADD FILE A DFCAMA40i FORMAT ) NRDFCAMA NEXT RCD ) 0033i ACTION - ADD, ENTER THE DATA TO Q �IORFD FRD DATA PROjK 00330 PROD: NC -DOT COUNTY: CRAVEN REGION: 07 ASSIGNED TO: DD4)d�-- JOINT NOTICE: N TYPE CERTIFICATION RECOMMEND DATES YYMMDD 4,'.-)4 F'N: 401 REQ 1SSUEl Y RECEIVED: 880104 CAMA ONLY: GO: DENY: INITIAL REPORT: DF/CAMA: Y SECP: SWPREQ: BMI:' HOLD : FINAL REPORT: 88011 S RECEIVING STREAM: TRENT RIVER CLASS: SB BASIN: NEU COMMENTS: SITE LOCATED AT NEW BERN DOT PROPOSES TO REPLACE THE EXISTING RR BRIDGE WITH A NEW SPAN PROJECT WILL RESULT IN PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE PIERS IN AND ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING CHANNEL COPIES: WARD-CENTRAL-MILLS-DCM lit Ell - 1 ft1Ci:'_ �� I�nr• ,;az P. t 11,A1, OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Lat:35005158"N FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Long:77102'30"W 1. APPLICANT'S NAME N.C. DOT - (A & NC Railroad Bridge - Trent River) 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE Railroad swinq span bridge over the Trent 3. 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: (A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 12-1-87 (B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION X CAMA X ;IVED November 20, 1987 ead City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Craven County LUP LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Conservation DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP NONE (B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE COASTAL WETLANDS PUBLIC TRUST WATERS_X ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER (C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO OTHER (D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMERCIAL (E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING N/A PLANNED (F) TYPE OF PLANNED EXISTING Railroad trestle/swing-span (G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION SOURCE N/A 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: (A) VEGETATED WETLANDS NONE (B) NON -VEGETATED WETLANDS: Trent River AREA DREDGED FILLED OTHER Public Trust 2500 sq.ft. 12,480 sq. ft. (C) OTHER: NONE (D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: Approximately 14,980 sq. ft. 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: N.C. DOT proposes to replace the swina span rail - Bern FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - NC DOT/RAILROAD BRIDGE - TRENT RIVER PAGE *2 9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION= In Craven County, the section of railroad crossing the Trent River, between James City and New Bern, is known as the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) is in charge of railroad operations and maintenance. A CAMA permit application has been submitted by Mr. William G. Marley, Jr., P.E., on behalf of DOT to authorize the replacement of the swing -span bridge portion of the railroad trestle over the Trent River. This work will involve the removal of the pivot pier upon which the swing -span rotates. It has been estimated that 205 cubic yards of concrete brick and other underwater material will be removed. Reviewers of this application will gain greater appreciation for the project's location and the proposed work activities by referring to (the New Bern) Topographic Map, as well as the 1984 Corps/LAMA Aerial Photography listed on the front page of this report. The single -lane railroad trestle measures approximately 20' wide and extends 1850' across the Trent River from its James City location near the old iron works plant to a point near Barbour's Boatworks in downtown New Bern. The swing -span bridge and concrete pier, which is the focus of the proposed project, is located about 450' from the James City shoreline. As proposed, the new concrete pier supporting the new bobtail swing -span will be constructed about 35' closer to the James City shoreline. Approximately 196 cubic yards of concrete will be placed on the Trent River bottom to create an adequate support for the pivot pier. Construction of the foundation and support pier will take place with little to no loss of time to either boat or rail traffic. The ,new bobtail design will actually increase the horizonal clearance for waterway traffic from approximately 36' to 601. The new swing -span and mechanical workings of the pivot pier will be fabricated off site and floated into position on work barges. Large cranes will be used to remove the old pivot pier and swing -span. The same construction techniques will be used to lift the new swing -span and pivot pier into position. Interuption to public navigation should not exceed 1 to 2 days. The vertical clearance of the new swing -span will be increased to +6' above the normal water level. This will help prevent premature detioration of the span by flood waters saturating the structure. Another 7 to 10 days of work will be required to hook up the electrical and hydraulic components of the new structure at which time the span will be completely operational to railroad traffic. The proposed project will also involve construction of new timber pile fenders protecting both the railroad piers and boats from accidental impact. The configuration of these new wooden FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - NC DOT/RAILROAD BRIDGE - TRENT RIVER structures will be the same as the existing fenders guarding the bridge span. 10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: From a navigational standpoint, the proposed project is a plus, because the project will increase the waterway clearance from 36' to 601. This will enhance boating safety by increasing visibility and reaction time to oncoming traffic. No significant biological impacts are expected from the construction of the concrete pivot pier which will displace approximately 2500 sq. ft. of river bottom land. CANA REVIEW: The proposed project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Craven County Land Use Plan which clearly supports the maintenance of the existing railroad, as well as maintenance of navigational channels on the Trent River. PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER DATE: DECEMBER 29, 1987 Pleasg type or print. Carefully describe all an- ticipated development activities, -including construc- tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater control. If the requested information is not relevant to your project, write N/A (not ap- plicable). Items 14 and 8-9 must be completed for all projects. 1 APPLICANT a. Name William %_ Ma 1 v Jr PE Address P—D _ Rox 7 5201 City Ra 1 ei qh State N(' Zip 77611 IDayphone 711-6148 Landowner or _X Authorized agent b. Project name (if an N / A c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the owner's name and address. 2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. Street address or secondary road number A & NC Railroad Over Trent River b. City, town, community, or landmark New Bern c. County Cravehut d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? Yes e. Name of body of water nearest project Trent River 3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED' USE. OF. PROPOSED PROJECT a. Describe all development activities you propose (for example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, or pier). Replace Swine Span Of Railroad Bridge If you plan to build a marina, also complete and attach Form DCM-MP-2. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex- isting project, new work, or both? Maintenance c. Will the project be for community, private, or commercial use? Community d. Describe thelanned use of the project. Railroad 7Praffic 4 LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract N/A b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na- tional Geodetic Vertical Datum N/A d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract N/A e. Vegetation on tract N/A f. Man-made features now on tract NIA g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica- tion of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) Conservation Transitional Developed Community Rural X Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? i. How are adjacent waters classified? j. Has a professional archaeological survey been carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom? 5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT Complete this section if the project includes any upland development. a. Type and 'number of buildings, facilities, or structures proposed N/A b. Number of lots or parcels N18 c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the units per acre.) N/A d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed N/A e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen- tation control plan at least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean high water to be covered by im- permeable surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, or rooftops. N/A g. List the materials, such as: marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. N/A h. If applicable, has a stormurarer management plan been submitted to the Division of En- vironmental Management! N/A i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment facilities. N/A j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Yes k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A I. Describe Iodation and type of discharges to waters of the state (for example? -surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, or "wash down"). N/A in. Water supply source N/A n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the steps that will be taken to main- tain established public beach accessways or pro- vide new access. N/A o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable floor? N/A 6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava- tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7). Length Width Depth Access channel (MLW) or (NWL) Boat basin Other (break- water, pier, boat ramp, rock jetty) Fill placed in wetland or below MHW b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water level in cubic yards N/A c. Type of material N/A d. Does the area to be excavated include marsh- land, swamps, or other wetlands? N/A e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards N/A f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A g. Location of spoil disposal area h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A If not, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. i. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?N/A If so, where? j. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamplland,'or water areas? N/A k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water? Yes 1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 192 in. Type of fill material Concrete n. Source of fill material Commercial o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands? No p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N/A q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? Normal ronctruction methods r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? various Types Of Heavy CYonctrnci-ion Frniinrmnt s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip- ment to the project site?-Uo If yes, explain the steps that will be taken to lessen en- vironmental impacts. 7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or normal water level N/A c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in feet N/A d. Type of bulkhead material N/A e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below mean high water N/A f. Type of fill material N/A Upland fill areas 8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to the completed ap+plicarion form, the following items must .be subts raed- A copy of the deed (with sate application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims tide to the affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then for- ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims titles plus written permis- sion from the owner to tang out the project. An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on 8 Vz x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.) Please note that original drawings are preferred and only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16 high quality copies are provided by the applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard- ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per- sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that may have been developed in consultation with the Division of Environmental Management. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These individuals have 30 days in which to submit com- ments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management. The applicant must advise the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen- ding a copy of the permit application to them by registered or certified mail. This notification is re- quired by G.S. 113-229(d). Name State of North Carolina Address Name_ Address Name_ Address A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dares. A check for $100 made payable to the Depart- ment of Natural Resources and Community Development to cover the costs of processing the application. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean- front and inlet areas. A statement on the use of public funds. If the project involves the expenditure of public funds, at. tach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10). 9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMIS- SION TO ENTER ON LAND Any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to condi- tions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro- posed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal. Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program. I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit ap- plication and follow-up monitoring of project. This is the 17' day of MYr'..-.464, 19_97—. Landowner or Authorized agent Send the completed application materials to the Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the map on the inside front cover for the appropriate DCM office and addresses and phone number. .•'_'• ,ter -II .. ipe •L Y.3 •IT• �� 000000 SCALE IN FT. . ••• .. � 1l/imway.lb/1 %. VICINITY MAP SCALE Ni 1'II \j I o'I r _ 7 ire er Y '" Pi�nq ,,,c, it ! PM7 Yl. Im1uI[. , _,• _ I•iyllL lUnion Pori( �^ l�• PROPOSED ' BRIDGE REPLACEMENT 1'0 ,nin: • STATE PROJECT 9.90898 CRAVEN COUNTY TRENT RIVER NEW BERN, NC PROP. RAILROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT APPLICATION BY: NCDOT SHEET I OF 3 in 1 H - z . w w �n U 4 . z H Z a � a E- LL. CcW O zQ ti H iG� 11 O r- a U m N E >+ ¢ q wz xzo \� 00 UHF N [CUZQE N W W W • H E H> a[] 30 R, W ✓ Hci:Wfz 1 12• SKEW CL PRCPOSEO NEW SWING SPAN , fn U '4 0.1 4 V) 1 11 (OPEN POSITION) // I NEW I•GIROEP APPROACH SPAN 1 1 i 1 ' hE'N I•GIRGER APPROACH SPAN 1 ' / � E TRACK, A. B N.C. RAILROAD zz { TI II�� I I I ( PROPOSED NEW SWING SPAN (CLOSED POSITION) ' I ,1 I 1 � flE'M GENDER NEW FENDER II . 1 ' �J —C BEARING EXISTING REST PIER STA. 121A29 — E SEARING PEST PIER STA. 12 1,59 9 TO NEW BERN L . l I .'11II EXISTING REST P11 To BE REMOVE! xISiING I-CIRCE. TRESTLE SPANS TO REMAIN —E EXISTING PIVOT PIER 1 STA 13 r01A I �� TO Ind OvE PIER I ^-•,�. �� :� t0 BE REMOV EO� I� • • L:'L4L EXISTING LANOLINE — t BEARING REST PIER STA gr9e3 —E PIVOT -IER —Q 6EARI.NG EXISTNG REST STA 13�439 PIER -STA 13 •629 —3ASE OF RAIL EL 10 OB _TG m+IEsarY I ' EXISTING SWING SPAN _Y NORMAL NATER EL.•0 S f0 3E REMOVED AVERAGE HIGH WATER EL.•I O EXISTING REST PIER REMOVEO is J i� 22.T. PC. .H I } 1-V- OCCONC. MILES %li SH L u ITYR) EXISTING 1-GIRCER TRESTLE .. VANS TO REMAIN i JAMES G. MARTIN GOVERNOR JAMES E. HARRINGTON SECRETARY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 25201 RALEIGH 27611-5201 November 10, 1987 Division of Coastal Management Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker Dear Sir: Nov It33T - CGr" AL 2ESr,'JRCC CO;vR^,�. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GEORGE E. WELLS, P.E. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: Craven County, Trent River Railroad Bridge at New Bern JCrU The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace the swing span of the A & NC Railroad bridge over the Trent River. The existing pivot pier, which contains approximately 205 cubic yards of underwater material, will be removed. The new pivot pier will require the placement of approximately 192 cubic yards of concrete under water. Application is hereby made for the required permits issued by the Division of Coastal Management. In addition, by copy of this letter, we are requesting a Water Quality Certification from the Division of Environmental Management. The Corps of Engineers has advised that an individual Department of the Army Permit will not be required for this project; however, a Coast Guard permit will be required. If you have any questions concerning the project, you may call Mr. Larry Sams at 733-2806. C BJO/rm cc: Mr. Paul Wilms, NRCD Mr. Larry Sams Mr. A. L. Hankins, P. E. Sincerely, William G. Marley, Jr., P. E. Assistant Highway Administrator Mr. D. L. Squires, P. E. Mr. Neil Salmon, P. E. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer a State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Coastal Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Govemor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Division of Coastal P. O. Box 769 Morehead City, NC (919) 726-7021 December 29, 1987 Mr. William G. Marley, Jr., P.E. Assistant Highway Administrator NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611-5201 Dear Mr. Marley: David W. Owens Director Management 28557 The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for state approval for development of your project located at the A & NC Railroad swing -span bridge over the Trent River between James City and New Bern, in Craven County. It was received on November 20, 1987, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is February 3, 1988. An additional 75-day review period may be necessary and if so you will be advised of the extension and the new deadline. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application. An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate P.O. Box 2761T1, Ralcigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telcphonc 919-733-2293 An Equal opportunity Affinnadw Action Employs Mr. William G. Marley, Jr., P.E. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION December 29, 1987 Page #2 state or federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies. Cordially yours, James L. Mercer SI Field Consultant r JLM/dh Enclosure CC: John Parker Charles S. Jones I State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Coastal Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Mr. Larry H. Sams, Director Transportation Planning Division N. C. Department of Transportation P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 Dear Larry: David W. Owens Director Division of Coastal Management P. O. Box 769 Morehead City, NC 28557 (919) 726-7021 July 28, 1987 This is in response to your July 13, 1987 letter to me concerning DOT's plans to replace the swing span in the railroad bridge across the Trent River at New Bern. You have asked for a determination as to whether your agency's proposal will require permits pursuant to the Coastal Area Management Act and the Dredge and Fill Law. I have determined that permits will be required for your proposed development. My determination is based on a review of the information that you provided as an attachment to your letter and on previous advice provided by the Attorney General's office concerning exemptions under the Coastal Area Management Act for bridge replacements by DOT. One key factor considered for this project is the amount of concrete necessary to construct the pivot pier for the new span. The 192 cubic yards of concrete necessary to construct the new pier would be considered fill material and, thereby, subject you to permit requirements under the Dredge and Fill Law in which there are no exemptions provided for any type of filling activity. It would appear to me from review of your report on alternatives for this project that an application would not raise any serious environmental concerns and therefore could be processed expeditiously. Jim Mercer, Field Representative with the Division of Coastal Management, has been involved in previous meetings about this subject and will be handling any applications submitted for this work. Jim has indicated to me his feelings P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-2293 An Equal Opportunity AfHrrnative Action Employer Mr. Larry H. Sams, Director N. C. Department of Transportation July 28, 1987 Page 2 that there is reason to consider relocating the span to better facilitate navigation in that area of the Trent River.' This Point has been discussed in a previous public meeting and appears to be supported by key recreational and commercial interests of that area. I offer this as advice because of the permits recently issued for marina expansion in that area and contacts which have been made with us about other proposed boating access facilities. It is apparent that boating activity in the lower Trent River will continue to increase in the future. Any measures that can be taken by your agency to remove the impediments to navigation as created by the existing railroad bridge will certainly be in the overall public benefit. We stand ready to work closely with you in getting your project approved. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr.' Mercer at any time if you wish to discuss this project further. Sincerely, ce Preston Pate Assistant Director PP/dh cc: Jim Mercer John Parker STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P. O. BOX 25201 RALEIGH 27611 JAMES G. MARTIN July 13, 1987 GOVERNOR Mr. Preston Pate, Assistant Director Division of Coastal Management Department of Natural and Economic Resources P. O. Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Dear Preston: JUL 14 :?g7 JAMES E. HARRINGTON SECRETARY Following is some information we discussed regarding the replacement swing span in the railroad bridge across the Trent River in New Bern. We would appreciate your advising whether a CAMA permit is necessary. I am advised by our design engineers that no fill is involved in the project. You asked regarding the size of the pivot piers. The existing pivot pier will be removed when the new one is built adjacent to it. The existing pivot pier involves about 205 cubic yards of underwater material (18' x 20.5' x 15' depth). The new pivot pier should involve about 192 cubic yards (21' diameter x 15' depth). Enclosed is a copy of the engineering report that addressed alternative design solutions. The recommended design which has been approved by the United States Coast Guard and is now in final design is the Bob -Tail Thru-Girder Swing Span, alternate 2. Page 4 of the report discusses the existing substructure. Page 15 begins discussion of alternative 2. Drawings are at the rear of the report. Please let me know if you have questions. If I can't answer them I will locate the proper people who can. Thanks. Since ly, i Larry H. Sams, Director Trani ortation Planning Division Enclosure is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer t CAasz� 54rns �rNAL Trent River Railroad Bridge— Replacernem A Study of AlternativesrJUL M � 4 i ., 11 \ YL i Prepared for: North Carolina Department of Transportation Transportation Planning Division Presented by: Modjeski & Masters Consulting Engineers Charlotte, North Carolina May, 1985 7-a() -E? x224e-. � ---<�- �e-ep� - 41e�_Vu, , eolp--O/ Zze:�5 x / / :1)6� /e�le-Z 6y11T Z�- MEMO. DATE: z�6 TO: " ' /L SUBJECT: /j �d dv'l ✓ �� '� //�+li//G K North Carolina Department of Natural y^; . Resources &Community Development v MODJESKI AND MASTERS TRENT RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES For NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION By MODJESKI AND MASTERS Consulting Engineers Charlotte, North Carolina May, 1985 MODJESKI AND MASTERS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF PROJECT ....................... 1 SECTION II EXISTING CONDITIONS ..................................... 2 SECTION III DESIGN CRITERIA ......................................... 6 SECTION IV STUDIES AND SURVEYS ..................................... 8 SECTION V ALTERNATE REPLACEMENT SCHEMES ........................... 10 SECTION VI CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................... 26 Drawing 1 - General Plan Drawing 2 - Alternates Studied Drawing 3 - Alternate 1 - Lengthen Existing Deck -Girder Span Drawing 4 - Alternate 1 - Structural Modifications Drawing 5 - Alternate 2 - Bob -Tailed Thru-Girder Swing Span Drawing 6 - Alternate 2 - Machinery Layout Drawing 7 - Alternate 2 - Construction Sequence Drawing 8 - Alternate 3 - Rolling Lift Span Drawing 9 - Alternate 3 - Machinery Layout 4 MODJESKI AND MASTERS SECTION I: INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF PROJECT This report presents the findings of preliminary studies made for the construction of a new movable bridge to replace the existing Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Bridge across the Trent River. Since the bridge was built before the advent of large waterway vessels, the present navigational opening represents limitations to marine related economic development upstream of the bridge. In the summer of 1984, the North Carolina State Legislature passed House Bill 1376 appropriating monies for the design of a replacement bridge with a navigational span of sufficient width to meet the needs of all upstream marine development. On February 26, 1985, a contract was signed with the firm of I' Modjeski and Masters Consulting Engineers authorizing studies for a replacement structure. The authorized work includes a location and control survey, soundings at the bridge site, and alternate structure studies. The structure studies are based on design criteria that have been presented to and approved by the State Department of Transportation and the Southern Railway System which presently leases the line from the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. The navigational clear span criteria have been presented to and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Primary consideration has been given to those construction methods which would be least disruptive to navigational and rail traffic. A total of seven bridge alternates were developed and evaluated in this study. Of these, three emerged as warranting additional study. The alter- natives studied in detail are: I. Lengthen the Existing Deck -Girder Swing Span II. A Thru-Girder Bob -tail Swing Bridge III. A Rolling Lift Bascule Bridge These bridge types were selected for the in-depth study based on their cost, site suitability, public interest, and compliance with design criteria. (See Section III.) MODJESKI AND MASTERS SECTION II: EXISTING CONDITIONS The existing Trent River Drawspan is a single track, steel deck girder, symmetrical swing bridge of the pivot bearing type. The length of the bridge is 116'-0" and the clear span between end wedges and center wedges is 57'4" pro- viding twin horizontal waterway clearances of about 40'-0'. The bridge is part of a 1,850-foot long trestle crossing the Trent River and is located approximately 0.6 miles west of the confluence of the Trent River and the Neuse River (see General Plan - Drawing No. 1 in the appendix). History The Trent River Railroad Bridge was first constructed circa 1860. No plans of the original bridge exist; however, some references to the bridge made in historical memoirs indicate that the original bridge may have been a covered timber bridge. If this is the case, this bridge would have been one of the largest covered bridges of its day. Based on the existence of an old pivot pier located some 1,160 feet south of the New Bern abutment, the original bridge had a swing span providing two navigational channels approximately 45' to 50' clear. In 1862, the original bridge was burned by retreating Confederate soldiers at the Battle of New Bern. It was probably shortly after this that a trestle -type replacement bridge was built. Coast Guard records indicate that the bridge was rebuilt again in 1896. It was probably at that time that the present swing span location was established. It is believed that the existing swing span was built sometime in the early twentieth century, although no plans exist to verify this belief. (See photo circa 1900, Page 3). In 1951, the pivot pier at the bridge's present location was completely replaced and in 1981, extensive corrosion repairs and strengthening of the swing bridge were performed, as well as major rebuilding of the approach trestles. The only portions of the original 1860 bridge that remain are 10 brick and granite piers and the original pivot pier. None of these are removed in any of the bridge alternatives studied. E W s �a, • . y.....� �.�, �n. •• .. :� .. , •. .. S2iI[18M$�721E$Tc:Einllli.��._ rail S 'CY - - � ��; Mi. TRENT RIVER BRIDGE - CIRCA 1900 Looking Towards James City MODJESKI AND MASTERS 3 Since very little of the original bridge remains and since those por- tions that do remain will not be affected by this project, it is concluded that no detrimental effect to historical properties will occur. Substructure As stated earlier, portions of the substructure, including the pivot pier, of the Trent River Drawspan were completely rebuilt in 1951. The pivot ,.; pier is basically rectangular in shape with the channel sides being non- ! parallel. The dimensions are 19' in the track direction and 20' perpendicular to the track. It is constructed of poured in place concrete, within a steel sheet piling encasement and is supported by a combination of timber piles and steel rail "pin" piles. It is not feasible to determine the condition or capa- city of either of these existing pile types without extensive destructive testing or expensive load testing. The rest piers consist of steel I -section .'� caps supported on steel H-piles. Although these piles caps are in fair struc- S F, tural condition, their capability of handling an increase in loading cannot be '+ determined without a geotechnical investigation., Superstructure S The superstructure is believed to have been constructed in the early twentieth century. No plans for the original bridge exist. No design value of Cooper's E Loading is known for the original bridge, but it is common for a bridge of this vintage to have been designed for a Cooper E 45 (with steam ; V hammer blow impact) equivalent. .In 1981, major repairs and strengthening of the bridge were performed. These repairs took the form of additional cover plates ,v- and repairs to areas of corrosion damage in the webs, stiffeners, bearings, and laterals. It was also at this time that the bridge was modified from manual operation to hydraulic operation. j, Operating Conditions 1 The existing bridge is normally left in the open position. This allows f., all marine traffic to pass through the bridge virtually unimpeded. By far, the i L. largest number of vessels passing through the bridge are small recreational A 4 MODJESKI AND MASTERS boats. The largest commercial user is Barbour Boat Works located just upstream of the bridge on the north bank. The small existing navigational opening acts as a limiting factor on the size of vessels that can be serviced at the boat works. Physical Condition of the Structure A detailed inspection of the Trent River Bridge is not included in the scope of this project. However, investigations into recent repairs and a cur- sory site investigation indicate the existing bridge does have some problems. While the trestle portions of the structure appear to be in satisfactory con- dition, the swing span portion of the structure exhibits signs of its advanced age. i First, the existing swing span is so low to the water that the lower �. portions, as well as the machinery, are often inundated. This inundation has led to extensive corrosion to the lower flanges, webs, stiffeners, and bearings, resulting in the 1981 repairs. Although the repairs have apparently compensated for past corrosion damage, the corrosion, and the need for regular repairs will { continue. i Second, the center pivot is beginning to show signs of "play" deve- loping in the center bearing. This has resulted in the bridge having to be closed recently in order to repair damage to the rack caused by binding between the rack and the pinion. As the center pivot wears further this type of main- tenance problem can be expected to increase in frequency and severity. Thus, while the trestle approaches probably have significant service life remaining, it is believed the swing span portion of the bridge is nearing the end of its service life. The repairs made to date to the swing span have extended its service life, but we would anticipate a requirement for ever- increasing maintenance and repair. 3 + I MODJESKI AND MASTERS SECTION III: DESIGN CRITERIA iThe preliminary design criteria listed below are for the purpose of comparing alternate schemes for replacement or modification of the existing I, Trent River Drawspan. Alignment 'r The new structure will be built on existing alignment in order to uti- lize the existing trestle on both the north and south ends of the existing swing bridge and to avoid the introduction of curved track into the structure. Profile Grade 1�The existing profile grade will be maintained. Horizontal Navigation Clearance The horizontal clearance between fenders provided for marine traffic shall be a minimum of 60'. Vertical Navigation Clearance Since unlimited vertical clearance is provided by the existing struc- ture, it is desirable that the replacement structure also provide unlimited ver- tical clearance. All clearances will be based upon mean high water elevation. Railroad Clearances A minimum vertical clearance of 23' above top rail and a horizontal clearance of 9' from centerline of track will be provided. 2 I MODJESKI AND MASTERS SECTION IV: STUDIES AND SURVEYS Existing Studies To develop an adequate data base for the project, a search and review of any available existing studies regarding the project was made. There have been two primary studies performed regarding the project; one was prepared by the US Coast Guard and the other by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The US Coast Guard, in a trip report dated September 15-16, 1977, exa- mined the existing Trent River Railroad Bridge and concluded, "....the existing 41' horizontal clearance at the railroad bridge is insufficient for the passage of a high percentage of barges and boats that are presently being built." Regarding the commercial need for an enlarged navigational opening, the report stated, "Action in this regard is urgently needed; regardless of whether the action comes from the bridge owner, the bridge owner's leasee, or the State or Federal Government." No design recommendations or conclusions were made in the report. In July, 1983, the Transportation Planning Division of the North ,j Carolina Department of Transportation published a report concluding that the widening of the clear span of the railway bridge was an essential element in the continued economic growth of New Bern and the surrounding area. The study discussed several alternative solutions to the problem, as well as possible funding sources for the construction. Reasons cited for increasing the naviga- tion span were: a) The bridge is an obstruction to navigation; b) The bridge, in its present condition and configuration, is a safety hazard to marine traffic; and c) The narrow span is resulting in one of the largest local busi- nesses, Barbour Boat Works, being disqualified from bidding on certain projects, thereby reducing its employment and local revenue generating capacity. Ii MODJESKI AND MASTERS Surveys In early 1984, the Department of Transportation inspected the existing pivot pier in an effort to determine its structural integrity. The findings of that inspection were inconclusive. Based on the information gathered from that field inspection, it was concluded that the load carrying capacity of the pivot pier could not be quantified without extensive destructive testing. In December of 1984, the Planning Division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation conducted a survey of all known commercial users of the channel regarding the adequacy of a 60' navigational opening at the bridge. Of 15 firms contacted, 14 stated that a 60' opening would be adequate for their needs and the 15th had no opinion. In April, 1985, the firm of Diaz, Seckinger & Associates of Raleigh, North Carolina was engaged by Modjeski and Masters to perform location and control surveys of the existing bridge for a distance of 300' on each side of the pivot pier. A'profile line of existing base of rail was run from the south shore_to a point 300' north of the existing bridge. Also, size, shape, and ele- vation of two rest piers, pivot pier and pile bents were determined. The location of all abandoned piles in or near the navigational channels was established. A special sounding survey was made in the vicinity of the proposed new bridge. Depth of the water was found to vary from 13 to 17 feet. Plan Search An in-depth plan search for all existing plans for the bridge was made. A scarcity of plans soon became evident due primarily to the age of the struc- ture. The plans that were discovered include undated plans that appear to be from the 1896 rebuilding of the trestle, plans showing mechanical modifications dated 1952, plans for the rebuilding of the pivot pier -dated 1952, and plans showing structural repairs and strengthening made in 1981. The plans from 1981 delineate major repairs due to extensive metal deterioration caused by the fre- quent inundation of the bridge. 4 MODJESKI AND MASTERS SECTION V: ALTERNATE REPLACEMENT SCHEMES A Description of Alternates Considered For this project, seven bridge alternatives were developed, (see Drawing No. 2). These are: Alternate 1 - Lengthen the Existing Deck Girder Swing Span Alternate 2 - A Thru-Girder Bob -tailed Swing Span Alternate 3 - A Rolling Lift Bridge Alternate 4 - A Vertical Lift Bridge Alternate 5 - A new Deck Girder Swing Span Alternate 6 - A Cable Stayed Swing Span Alternate 7 - Purchase an Existing Bridge and Move It To the Site. Initial evaluations of these alternatives showed Alternatives 1, 2, and 3 to warrant further detailed study, engineering, and cost evaluations. Alternatives 4 thru 7 were shown not to warrant further study. Alternatives 1, i 2 and 3 are addressed later in this report. The following is a cursory discussion of each of the rejected alternatives: Alternate 4 - Vertical Lift Bridge This alternative consists of an 84' girder span supported by two towers approximately 70' high. The travel of the bridge would be 41' providing a ver- tical clearance of 45' above normal high water which is the same as that pro- vided by the US Highway 17 Bridge. The estimated cost would be about $3 million. Though it is entirely feasible to construct this alternate, it was not studied in detail because of the visual impact of the high towers at each end and its greater construction cost. 10 MODJESKI AND MASTERS Alternate 5 New Deck Girder Swing Span With an estimated cost of $1.8 million this alternative is the least However, it does present some severe expensive of all alternates studied. Howe design and maintenance problems. In order to have an efficiently designed girder, the new bridge will have to be approximately 14" deeper than the Si existing bridge's girder. This means the new flange would only be 2' out of the water. At this elevation, the steel, as well as the machinery, would be inun- dated repeatedly even under normal weather conditions. This would precipitate rapid structural deterioration and mechanical failures. Therefore, the lower initial cost is overshadowed by substantially higher maintenance costs, a higher likelihood of the bridge being stuck in either the open or closed position, and a shorter expected structure life. For these reasons, this alternate is not considered an acceptable solution of design problem. Alternative 6 Cable Stayed Swing Span In.1977, the California Department of Transportation designed and 'built a Cable Stayed Swing Span across the Sacramento River near Meridian, California. Because the Sacramento River Bridge replaced an existing railroad bridge and made use of an existing pivot pier, it was recommended that an evaluation be made of the feasibility of using such a bridge type at the Trent River Railroad Bridge. Upon close examination, it has been determined that it is not feasible to use this type bridge as a replacement for the Trent River Bridge. First, in order to provide a proper pivot floorbeam and tower base, the pivot girder must be deepened. In the case of the Sacramento River Bridge, the profile of the bridge had to be raised 5' to accommodate this deepening. In the case of'the Trent River Bridge, such a change in the profile would mean trestle and embank- ment modifications for a distance of at least 500' either side of the swing span. Second, the Sacramento River replacement bridge was of the same span con- figuration as the bridge it replaced. This made maintaining the same load at MODJESKI AND MASTERS I the pivot pier simpler. In the case of the Trent River Bridge, an increase in span length is required, which makes maintaining the same pier load impossible, since the live load reaction increases substantially. Third, the bridge would require towers approximately 70' in height, making them the dominant element of the southerly view from New Bern. I Alternate 7 - Use of an Existing Bridge The major disadvantage of this alternative is that an existing bridge must be found that solves the replacement problem instead of designing a bridge to solve a given problem. Because of the uniqueness of the design criteria for any given bridge project, this proves to be extremely difficult. A search of technical publications where used bridges are often advertized and a search of abandoned or soon to be abandoned rail lines uncovered no bridges in acceptable structural condition meeting the design criteria. Therefore, this alternate is not considered a viable alternative. 12 i MODJESKI AND MASTERS ALTERNATE 1 - LENGTHEN THE EXISTING BRIDGE It became evident very early in the study that this alternate was not a �- reasonable solution to the design problem, however, cue to the large amount of = local interest that has-been expressed in this alternate it was studied in detail and is discussed below. A Plan and Profile of this Alternate is presented in Drawing No. 3. ' Sections showing required structural modifications to the main girders are shown in Drawing No. 4. i Substructure This alternative envisions construction of a new pile supported rest\ pier on the north side of the existing fendered opening, maintaining use of the existing pivot pier and the existing south rest pier. This will provide a 60' -horizontal clearance for the north opening and about a 41' clearance at the south opening.. l= A major problem in the analysis of the substructure for this alter- ; [, native is determining the capacity of the existing pivot pier. A detailed plan search reveals that the existing pivot pier was rebuilt in 1951. At that time, the old pier was removed with the intention to replace it with a timber pile supported pier. Apparently, construction conditions were such that timber piles %_. could not be driven as originally planned: To compensate for this, timber piles were driven on the north and south side of the existing pier and steel rail "pin" piles were driven in the center of the pier. The timber piles that were driven are of unknown length and capacity. In the case of the pin piles a blow +-' count and hammer description is given, however their present structural ,+ condition is unknown. There is also very little information in the literature i7 to validate the effectiveness of pin piles. By lengthening the span as shown on Drawing No. 3, the total reaction L: at the existing pivot pier would be increased by approximately 355,000 pounds. Based on the uncertainties stated above, it would not be in the best interest 13 MODJESKI AND MASTERS of the owner or the user to sanction the use of the existing pivot pier. Numerous methods of strengthening the existing pivot pier were investigated, but all were tantamount to replacing the existing pier. Superstructure As shown in Drawing No. 3, this alternative envisions lengthening the existing superstructure some 24'. The superstructure was analyzed for this additional length and the required strengthening determined. Drawing No. 4 shows the required cover plates for the strengthening of the existing bridge. As can be seen in this drawing, the cover plates are of substantial thickness. From a design and construction standpoint, the addition of the cover plates present what appear to be some insurmountable problem. First, the addition of the cover plates violates the stipulation of the AREA code limiting the total depth of cover plates. Second with the addition of cover plates, the existing web to flange rivets are no longer adequate to transmit the horizontal shear. Third, cover plates of this depth would require major adjustments in the track profile since the ties sit on top of the girder flange. It would be difficult to make this vertical adjustment under traffic. Fourth, due to the manner of attachment of the 1981 cover plate in the center of the existing span, attachment of another cover plate would be difficult and costly. Fifth, it is apparent that the 1981 repairs were due to excessive corrosion. This would tend to cast doubt on the overall structural integrity of a strengthened bridge using the existing components. Conclusions Based on the design and construction problems associated with the superstructure and the uncertainties associated with the existing pivot pier, it is our opinion that this is not a viable alternative for improving the naviga- tional clearance for the Trent River Bridge. Therefore, we have concluded that pursuing the study of this alternate beyond the structural evaluation stage would not be useful. 14 .�y k MODJESKI AND MASTERS ALTERNATE 2: BOB -TAIL THRU-GIRDER SWING SPAN A Plan and Profile of the Bob -tail Thru-Girder Swing Span is presented in Drawing No. 5 of the Appendix. A layout of the mechanical components is shown in Drawing No. 6. The estimated cost of is this alternate is $1,995,000.00. For a breakdown of the cost estimate see page 20. Substructure This bridge alternate will require the construction of two new rest piers and a new pivot pier. The resulting navigational channels will remain virtually in the same location as the existing, with the larger opening located to the north of the pivot pier. The proposed scheme envisions constructing the south rest pier on the south side of the existing rest pier. To construct the new rest pier, temporary removable timber deck panels will be installed to replace the existing timber deck above the location of the new rest pier. Between passages of trains, the 'I panels will be removed, allowing work beneath the bridge. The new pivot pier will be constructed south of the existing pivot pier during periods when the span is in the open position. This will require all navigational traffic to use the north navigational span while the pier is being built. The pivot pier will be constructed of poured -in -place concrete on a pile supported concrete footing. Since the pier will have to be built "low" to allow the existing bridge to close during construction, it will be necessary to place all machinery and wedges on bolsters to get them above river water surge elevations. These bolsters will be placed during the period that the old bridge is floated out and the new floated in. Following float -in the bolsters will be encased in concrete to prevent deterioration. The last step in the construction of the substructure will be the new north rest pier. The north rest pier will be constructed in the north naviga- tional opening as close to the existing north rest pier as practical. During 15 ;f# MODJESKI AND MASTERS this phase of the project (30-45 days), it will be necessary to limit the north ;= navigational opening to approximately 30 feet clear. This would provide for the passage of recreational craft, but not large commercial vessels. Continuous rail traffic will be maintained during construction except for a period of 48 hours to allow for floating out the old superstructure, removing the existing pivot pier and floating in the new span. As stated earlier, all of the existing north navigational channel will be available until about six weeks prior to float -in. Then, for approximately 4-6 weeks, the width of the channel will be reduced to facilitate the construction of the north rest pier. Following float -in, the bridge will be completely closed to marine traffic for a period of seven days to allow for all mechanical and electrical connections to be completed and the bridge to be made operational. - When completed, two navigational channels will be provided; the north opening will provide 60' clear and the south opening will provide a minimum of 30' clear. ' Fenders The new pivot pier will be protected by a group of timber piles on the east and west side connected by -a timber fender on the north side of the pivot pier. The north rest pier will also be protected by a timber fender. Because the south channel will be used only by small pleasure craft, no fender system is proposed. However, a final decision on whether or not to provide fenders. for the south channel will be/deferred until further discussions with the US Coast Guard during the design phase. All of the existing fender system will be demolished. The new fender system will maintain the existing skew of 120 to facilitate ease of navigation from the railroad bridge to the swing span highway bridge located to the east of the railroad bridge. A 60' horizontal clearance will be provided between the fenders of the north navigational opening. IV t'c:} MODJESKI AND MASTERS (°' Superstructure The new swing span superstructure will consist of a bob -tailed span arrangement of 84' and 52'. The superstructure will be composed of 2 thru- girders supporting an open deck„ stringer-floorbeam floor system. All primary members will be rolled sections with the exception of the girders and pivot floorbeam whi,ch will be built up sections. All members will be A-36 steel except for the pivot floorbeam, which will be A-588 steel. All steel will be painted with a• high quality, state-of-the-art protective coating. At present, a system of polymide epoxy with a top coat of polyester/aliphatic urethane is con- templated, but further study during final design may result in a different recommendation. Further, it is intended to install splash guards on the faces of the new main pier and rest piers to inhibit wave splash on the new steel. The drive machinery for the bob -tail swing span will be a hydraulic system powered by electrically driven pumps. Two hydraulic cylinders will be used to operate the.bridge, one for opening and the second for closing. (See Drawing No. 6.) Four end wedges, two at each rest pier, and two live load shoes at the . pivot pier, will also be driven hydraulically. At present, a tie down hook is provided at the south rest pier to compensate for the negative live load reac- tion that develops at the end of the short span. This, too, will be operated hydraulically. It may be found more cost effective in the final design to lengthen the short arm of the bridge thereby reducing the need for this tie down hook. The back-up operating system for the bridge will consist of a portable hydraulic pump capable of interfacing with the hydraulic system. In addition, provisions will be made to manually pump the bridge into the open or closed posi- tion. It is anticipated that the movable span will normally be kept in the open position. Pile bents will be provided upon which the ends of the swing span span will rest while in the open position. 17 _ MODJESKI AND MASTERS I Suggested Construction Sequence (See Drawing No. 7) 1. Construct new lift out panels for the trestle at the location of the new south rest pier. Begin construction of the new rest pier. 2. Concurrent with Item 1, begin construction of the new pivot pier. Rail and marine traffic will be maintained during this phase of construction. However, all marine traffic will be shifted to the north navigational chan- nel. New construction will not interfere with swing span operation. 3. Begin fabrication of the swing span superstructure. 4. Begin construction of the north rest pier as close as practical to the existing north rest pier. This activity will require limiting the naviga- tional opening of the north span to approximately 30 feet for a period of 30-45 days. 5. Assemble the new swing span on barges. 6. Float out the existing swing span and remove the existing pivot pier, south rest pier, and the south trestle spans. 7. Concurrent with Item 6, construct the equipment and bearing bolsters at the north rest pier and the pivot pier. 8. Float in the new swing span and place the 2 new I -girder spans at the north and south end of the bridge. A 48 hour period will be required for the contractor to remove the existing swing span, remove the existing pivot pier, construct the bolsters at the north rest pier and pivot pier, float in the new span, and make both stringer spans and swing span operational for rail traffic. 9. Dredge the channel and complete all other work to make the new span fully operational. Estimated time to make the bridge fully operational is 7 days after float -in. The fender construction will continue beyond 7 days but will not hinder Marine or rail traffic. lu 7 MODJESKI AND MASTERS Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages 1. .The least expensive of the feasible alternates. 2. The machinery and low steel is approximately three feet.higher than that of the existing bridge, thereby reducing wave splash with its resulting corrosion. Lower maintenance costs can be anticipated. 3. The least visually obtrusive bridge alternate studied. The visual pro- file of the new bridge is raised only three feet higher than the existing bridge. 4. Provides for the channel to be in the same approximate position as the existing channel: 5. Provides two navigational openings, thereby reducing the likelihood of pleasure craft collisions during the busy summer months. 6. Provides unlimited vertical clearance. 7. Machinery is relatively simple and easy to maintain. Disadvantages 1. The bridge requires an extensive fender system, thereby requiring a higher initial fender cost and higher annual maintenance cost than some of the other alternates. 2. The bridge, though protected by a fender system, is still theoretically susceptable to a marine collision when the span is in the open position. 3. Machinery would be susceptable to inundation under worst storm situations. (Storm surges in excess of 5 feet.) 19 0 MODJESKI AND MASTERS i ALTERNATE 2 i I TRENT RIVER BRIDGE BOB -TAIL THROUGH GIRDER SWING SPAN BRIDGE i� ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST 136 FT. SWING SPAN BRIDGE Cofferdam Excavation CY 293 $ 35.00 $ 10,000 li Cofferdams i; LS - - 60,000 P.C.C. Piles (22" Octagonal) LF 1,222 45.00 55,000 Tremie Seal Concrete CY 185 150.00 28,000 11 Class A Concrete CY 463 350.00 162,000 I.! Counter -Weight Concrete CY 26 250.00 6,500 Reinforcing Steel LB 67,000 .45 30,000 Ii Structural Metalwork A36 LB 250,000 1.35 337,500 14 Machinery LS - - 300,000 Electrical Equipment LS - - 275,000 Fender System LS - - 200,000 Railway Deck and Tracks LF 140 350.00 49,000 Control House LS - - 25,000 i I SUBTOTAL: $ 1,538,000 APPROACH SPANS Stringer Spans LF 20 780.00 15,600 Railway Deck and Tracks LF 20 350.00 7,000 Temporary Trestle LS 25,000 SUBTOTAL: $ 47,600 REMOVED STRUCTURES k� s Existing Swing Span LS - _ $ 20,000 Existing Substructure LS - - 25,000 III Existing Fender System LS - - 10,000 Existing Timber Spans LS - - 10,000 Existing Value LS - - -2,000 SUBTOTAL: $bb� TOTAL: $ 1,648,600 CONTINGENCIES: 161,400 !I ESTIMATED TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 1,810,000 I` Field Supervision, shop drawings, as -built drawings (assuming a 2-year construction period) $ 185,000 II ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST: $ 1,995,000 20 1 -1 '! MODJESKI AND MASTERS ALTERNATE 3 - NEW ROLLING LIFT SPAN A Plan and Profile of the Rollin Lift Bridge is 9 g presented in Drawing No.B and layout of the mechanical components is shown in Drawing No. 9. The _ estimated cost of this alternate is $2,583,000. For a breakdown of the cost estimate, see page 25. f_ Substructure The proposed scheme for a Rolling Lift Bridge envisions construction of '�- a new pile -supported main pier partially in the north side of the existing fen- 1 dered opening and partially in the existing north navigational channel. It will be necessary to move all marine traffic to the south navigational span during this phase of the construction. The rest pier of the span will be constructed in the south navigational channel as close to the existing rest pier as.prac- tical. During this phase of construction (30-45 days), it will be necessary to limit the south navigational opening of the existing span to approximately 30 feet clear. This will allow the passage of recreational craft, but not large 1_ commercial vessels. When completed, one navigational channel of 60' clear will ll: be provided. -: To construct the new main pier, temporary steel H-pile bents and remo- vable temporary timber deck will be installed to replace the existing steel I- beam deck in the area of pier construction. After the temporary deck and track are made operational for continued railroad use, a cofferdam will be constructed and piling driven. Pile driving for the new track girder pier will be done between passage y_ of trains by utilizing the removable timber deck panels. The concrete pile cap would be constructed under the timber deck and adjacent to the existing pile - bents. Due to the location of the new bridge, no new permanent pile bents will be required, however two new steel I-beam spans will be required to span between the new rest piers and the existing trestle bents. 21 MODJESKI AND MASTERS Fenders The new bridge will be well protected from vessel impact by a timber fender system on the north and south side of the navigational channel. For a plan of the proposed fender system, see Drawing No. 8. Superstructure The new span consists of one 80' span, open deck, steel thru grider over a 60' horizontal channel opening. The main girders will be welded I - sections of A-36 steel. The floor system and bracing system will be comprised of rolled sections of A-36 steel. All member connections will be made with high strength bolts. Tread plates on the horizontal track girder and on the rolling segmental girder will be of rolled high strength steel conforming to ASTM A588. Cast steel conforming to ASTM A27 will also be considered. All steel will be painted with a high quality, state-of-the-art; pro- tective coating. At present, a system of polymide epoxy with a top coat of polyester/aliphatic urethane is contemplated, but further study during final design may result in a different recommendation. Further, it is intended to install splash guards on the faces of the new main pier and rest pier to inhibit wave splash on the new steel. The drive machinery required for the rolling lift span is relatively simple. The rolling friction is small; therefore, the machinery is correspon- dingly lighter and requires less power than most other types of movable bridges. The rolling element over the supporting north pier is in the form of a circular quadrant attached to the counterweight. In operation, the entire Superstructure moves away from the channel opening. The main drive pinions are at the center of the quadrant and roll on a straight horizontal rack which is attached to the top of a rigid frame located on each side of the bridge. For layout of the operating machinery, see Drawing No. 9. It should be noted that all machinery is mounted at the rack level, some 41' above the water, and is thus less susceptible to corrosion damage from spray. 22 MODJESKI AND MASTERS Suggested Construction Sequence I. Construct the north pier. Rail and marine traffic will be maintained during construction, however all marine traffic will be shifted to the south navi- gational channel. New construction will not interfere with swing span operation. 2. Fabricate the rolling lift superstructure. 3. Begin erection of the track girders, rack frame, the segment girders and machinery floor on the new pier. Concurrent with this activity, begin construction of the new rest pier. This activity will require limiting the navigational opening of the south span to approximately 30 to 35 feet. 4. Erect the girder portion of the superstructure on barges. Concurrent with i this activity, install all machinery, electrical equipment and pour the counter -weight on the now erected rear half of the bridge. 5. Close the bridge to navigational and rail traffic. 6. Float out the existing Swing Span. 7. Remove the existing Pivot Pier. 8. Float in the girder portion of the new draw span. 9. Install the new I -girder approach spans on the north and south end of the bridge. Allow a 48-hour period for the contractor to remove the existing swing span, remove the existing pivot pier, float the new span in position and make both the stringer spans and rolling lift span operational for rail traffic. 10. Complete electrical and machinery installation. 11. Install the new fenders and complete all other work to make the new span fully operational. 23 MODJESKI AND MASTERS Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages 1. The machinery is well above even the highest river elevation surges, thereby reducing maintenance cost. 2. When in the open position, the bridge is clear of the channel, thereby reducing the likelihood the superstructure will be hit by a marine vessel. 3. Requires the least amount of fender system. 4. Provides for the channel to be in the same position as existing. 5. Allows the superstructure to be well clear of the water surface during most of its lifetime, thereby reducing water induced corrosion. Disadvantages R 1. One of the more costly of the alternatives. 2. When in the closed position, the counterweight will be approxima- tely 50' above the water. When in the open position, the end of the bridge will be approximately 111' above the water. This will make the bridge the dominant feature of the southerly view from the City of New Bern. 3. Due to the relatively short design span, a single track bridge such as this one is not "structurally efficient", requiring excessive steel to facilitate connections at the segment girder. 24 MODJESKI AND MASTERS SECTION VI: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusions It is concluded, as a result of the studies, that: 1. No load carrying capacity can be determined for the existing pivot pier without extensive destructive testing. Therefore, no alternative applying more load than that presently existing on the pier should be used. 2. Either a Rolling Lift Span, Vertical Lift Span or Bob -tailed Swing Span is entirely feasible to be constructed on existing alignment and grade as a replacement structure for the existing Trent River Drawspan. 3. Each structure can be built without significant interruption to rail traf- fic by use of a float -in erection method. Maximum interruption to rail traffic is estimated at 48 hours. 4. Each structure can be built with minimal interruption to marine traffic. All alternatives will require a period of 30-45 days where the navigational span will be restricted to a width of 30-35 feet and period of 7 days when the bridge will be entirely closed to marine traffic. 5. The Thru-Girder Bob -tail Swing Span, Alternate 2, is the more economical of the feasible structures for replacement of the existing Trent River Drawspan. While the cost estimates are preliminary in nature, it is evident that the Thru-Girder Swing Span will cost some 25% less than the Rolling Lift Span. 6. The Thru-Girder offers one other advantage in addition to its cost advan- tage, that advantage being its low profile. There will be almost no percep- table visual change between this bridge and the existing Trent River Bridge; therefore the view from New Bern looking south will remain vir- tually unchanged. 26 i r-; MODJESKI AND MASTERS ALTERNATE 3 j. TRENT RIVER BRIDGE ROLLING LIFT BRIDGE i ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST 80 FT. ROLLING -LIFT BRIDGE u Cofferdam Excavation CY 293 $ 35.00 $ 10,255 Cofferdams LS - - 160,000 P.C.C. Piles (22" Octagonal) LF 1,600 45.00 72,000 Tremie Seal Concrete CY 293 150.00 43,950 Class A Concrete CY 700 350.00 245,000 Counter -Weight Concrete CY 60 250.00 15,000 - Reinforcing Steel LB 70,000 .45 31,500 Structural Metalwork A36 LB 202,000 1.35 272,700 i' Track and Segmental Girder LB 165,000 2.50 412,500 Machinery LS - - 325,000 Electrical Equipment LS - - 275,000 Fender System LS - - 75,000 Railway Deck and Tracks LF 120 350.00 42,000 Control House LS - - 25,000 SUBTOTAL: $ 2,004,905 APPROACH SPANS Stringer Spans LF 25 780.00 $ 19,500 Railway Deck and Tracks LF 25 350.00 8,750 Temporary Trestle LS - - 75,000 SUBTOTAL: $ 10 , `I- REMOVED STRUCTURES Existing Swing Span LS - - $ 20,000 Existing Substructure LS - - 25,000 Existing Fender System LS - - 10,000 Existing Timber Spans LS - - 15,000 Salvage Value LS - - 2,000 SUBTOTAL: $ 58-.TO—O TOTAL: $ 2,176,155 CONTINGENCIES: $ 216,845 ESTIMATED TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 2,393,000 Field Supervision, shop drawings, as -built drawings (assuming a 2-year construction period) 190,000 ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST: $ 2,583,000 25 MODJESKI AND MASTERS Recommendations It is recommended that a Bob -tailed Thru-Girder Swing Span, of the configuration and approximate dimensions shown herein, be adopted as a replace- ment structure for the existing Trent River Railroad Bridge Drawspan. i4 -- { 1_ j. i, u 27 I m MODJESKI AND MASTERS APPENDIX �V����♦ SI Vx 1 IlgOxxO [Ox S. 70 AV I e! �f NIDD(N DoDRIVE�////\/ EST 1 �+nlw / 1.10. 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EYOCT PC lrX_f1-Tl�. 1pL��ND—FYGTYY YDLIX[ 14•--1'1IMTONG REST raxc PYEMTrP�R yµ II�L AT u[xmxeDPE:R ro L TRAM A.YL.AItlD� . f aTT.I[TI.Y DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRENT RIVER M-WAD DNIOGE REPLACEMENT OfW OEM, WORTH CA.0.W1 ALTERNATE 3 dia STATE, DEC I b' 99 JAMES G. MARTIN GOVERNOR THOMAS J. HARRELSON SECRETARY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 25201 RALEIGH 27611-5201 December 12, 1991 Office of Coastal Management Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 COASTAL RESOURCES C DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E. STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker SUBJECT: Craven County, Permit Modification Request for Replacement of Railroad Bridge over Trent River, New Bern, State TIP No. M-103. The subject permit (number 39-88) was issued the North Carolina Department of Transportation on February 15, 1988, and renewed on April 19, 1991. During the initial design phase of this project, it was not anticipated that any excavation or fill would be required. During the final design stage, however, it was decided that limited excavation and fill activities would be required. specifically, NCDOT proposes to dredge to elevation -15' for a distance of 50' east and west of the centerline of the track in the area of the old pivot pier, resulting in approximately 300 cubic yards of dredged material. Hydraulic dredging will not be utilized. NCDOT also proposes to fill to elevation -15' for a distance 50, east and west of the centerline of the track in the area of the new pivot pier. The design plans states that the contractor may use the adjacent dredged material as a fill material source. North Carolina Department of Transportation would like to request a minor permit modification based on the information provided above. Also included for your information is a plan sheet indicating the locations of the proposed dredge and fill sites. Work on this bridge is presently underway, but the contractors have been informed that no dredge or fill activities may proceed until NCDOT receives the appropriate authorization form the Division of An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Coastal Management. A check for $50 to cover processing of this request was sent to your office on November 26, 1991. If you require any additional information, please contact Mr. Doug Huggett of NCDOT's Environmental Unit at (919) 733-9770. Si eIy., B. O'Quinn, P.E. Assi ranch Ma Planning Environmental Branch BJO/dvh cc: District Engineer, COE Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Project Management Unit Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design Branch Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Mr. John Smith, P.E., Structure Design Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E., Environmental Unit Mr. N.L. Graf, P.E., FHWA Mr. W.D. 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