Hancock Avenue Bridge

Public Participation:  The project team values the input and involvement of area residents, businesses and travelers. The team welcomes and appreciates thoughtful, constructive suggestions and ideas. Together, we'll identify the critical issues and priorities and define the criteria by which the solutions will be measured.

Project Description:  The proposed project is for the reconstruction of the Hancock Avenue Bridge over the Templeton Gap Floodway.  The existing bridge is located along Hancock Avenue north of Fillmore Street and south of Austin Bluffs.  The bridge is approximately 195 feet long and was originally constructed in 1935 with an expansion project in 1961.  The need for reconstruction of the bridge is due to the structural instability of the bridge and hydraulic concerns related to the Templeton Gap Floodway.  Key design elements include bridge reconstruction, potential retaining walls, roadway grading and pavement, utility relocations and trail connection construction.

Pier cap degradation prior to 2008 repairs

Funding:  PPRTA funds for this project are programmed as shown below.

Budget:  Design: $1M (2010),  Construction: $3.8M (2012)    

Estimated project schedule:  Design of the new bridge structure and associated roadway improvements is anticipated to commence in May 2010; right-of-way acquisition in 2011; and construction activities from 2012-2013.

Project Phone:  719-385-5069

Project E-mail: lmace@springsgov.com

Project Managers: Robin Kidder - City Engineering, Lesley Mace - City PPRTA