Michael Baker Bridge Replacement

The Michael Baker Bridge Replacement was a $1.7 million project for the City of Charlotte in North Carolina. The original, 60+ year-old structure that spanned Briar Creek had reached the end of its service life and required replacement.

DRMP provided planning and design services for the 117 foot-long replacement bridge on Michael Baker Place over Briar Creek. The 3-span cored slab bridge is founded on steel end bent piles and drilled piers at the intermediate bents. A steel sheet pile wall was constructed in front of the east end bent to allow for future greenway construction. Constructability was a driving force in the bridge design, as this replacement occurred in a highly constrained work zone within an established city neighborhood.

The new Michael Baker Bridge enhances the safety of motorists and pedestrians through modern and innovative engineering practices. The replacement bridge includes bike lanes, sidewalks, aesthetic barrier rail, and a multi-use path shelf for future greenway connectivity below the bridge.