Project Owner

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Client

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Services Provided

Phase I/II Design Services Structural Engineering
Roadway Design
Location Design Studies
Drainage Design

Location

Various Locations in Illinois

Years of Services Provided

2005-Present

Various Phase I & II Contracts Summary

HBM Engineering Group, LLC has a rich history of collaborating with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on a wide range of projects encompassing Various/Various Phase I/II Work Order Contracts. These contracts include work as the prime consultant and as a subconsultant, indicating HBM’s versatility and expertise in various aspects of civil engineering. The projects have covered a multitude of areas and infrastructure types throughout the state of Illinois.

Project Scale and Complexity:

These projects involved a diverse range of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures across the state of Illinois. The projects’ scales varied, from relatively small culvert replacements to significant superstructure replacements and moveable bridge repairs. Many of these projects required compliance with strict inspection standards and a keen understanding of complex structural engineering.

Achievements:

HBM’s work with IDOT showcased the company’s ability to handle a wide array of civil engineering projects. The focus on infrastructure maintenance, repair, and replacement had a direct impact on the safety and functionality of the state’s transportation network.

These projects were essential for maintaining and enhancing Illinois’ transportation infrastructure. The thorough inspections, robust designs, and high-quality construction and repair work were pivotal in ensuring the safety and accessibility of various structures. HBM’s contributions were instrumental in keeping the state’s transportation networks reliable and efficient.

Contracts as Prime:

PTB 155 Item 66, PTB 163 Item 11, PTB 164 Item 12, PTB 172 Item 10, PTB 179 Item 4, PTB 185 Item 12, PTB 195 Item 14, PTB 204 Item 12

Contracts as Sub:

PTB 161 Item 8 with Millenia, PTB 163 Item 9 with Terra, PTB 172 Item 24 with Parsons Brinkerhoff, PTB 177 Item 4 with AES, PTB 184 Item 4 with Collins, PTB 184 Item 10 with Accurate, PTB 185 Item 2 with AES, PTB 190 Item 24 with Baxter & Woodman, PTB 195 Item 6 with Accurate, PTB 195 Item 10 with Graef, PTB 201 Item 18 with Gasperc Elberts.

HBM’s Scope:

  • Inspections and Ratings: HBM conducted thorough inspections and ratings of various bridges and structures, ensuring their structural integrity and safety.

  • Design and Plan Preparation: HBM was responsible for the preparation of contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates. This comprehensive engineering work encompassed a variety of bridges and structures.

  • Bridge Maintenance and Repair: The scope of work often involved addressing maintenance and repair needs, such as emergency repairs, joint replacements, deck patching, overlays, and structural steel repairs.

  • Culvert Replacement and Rehabilitation: HBM undertook projects for the replacement and rehabilitation of culverts at multiple locations, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of water under roadways.

  • Roundabout Projects: HBM was involved in the design and construction of roundabouts at specific locations, enhancing traffic flow and safety.

  • Retaining Wall Projects: The projects included the design and construction of retaining walls, providing stability and support to the infrastructure.

  • Bridge and Superstructure Replacement: HBM was responsible for the design and execution of projects involving the complete replacement of bridges and superstructures.

  • Moveable Bridge Repair: HBM participated in repairing moveable bridges, ensuring their continued operation and safety.

  • Sign Structures and Ancillary: This aspect involved the inspection and design of sign structures and ancillary elements for enhanced road safety and navigation.

  • Bridge NBIS Inspection/Rating: HBM conducted National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) inspections and ratings for a range of bridges across different rivers and channels.

  • Miscellaneous Projects: HBM’s scope of work extended to various miscellaneous projects, including station stairs structure condition reports, design guidelines, and standards for infrastructure elements.

Project Scale and Complexity:

These projects involved a diverse range of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures across the state of Illinois. The projects’ scales varied, from relatively small culvert replacements to significant superstructure replacements and moveable bridge repairs. Many of these projects required compliance with strict inspection standards and a keen understanding of complex structural engineering.

Achievements:

HBM’s work with IDOT showcased the company’s ability to handle a wide array of civil engineering projects. The focus on infrastructure maintenance, repair, and replacement had a direct impact on the safety and functionality of the state’s transportation network.

These projects were essential for maintaining and enhancing Illinois’ transportation infrastructure. The thorough inspections, robust designs, and high-quality construction and repair work were pivotal in ensuring the safety and accessibility of various structures. HBM’s contributions were instrumental in keeping the state’s transportation networks reliable and efficient.

Bridge/Superstructure Replacement Projects

  • Old Willow Springs Rd. over Des Plaines River Bridge Replacement
  • Joliet Road over Flag Creek Bridge Replacement
  • Chicago Heights – Glenwood Road Over Thorn Creek
  • IL 43 (Harlem Avenue) over US 12/20 (95th Street) and CSX Railroad Superstructure Replacement

Moveable Bridge Repair Projects

  • Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River
  • Brandon Rd. St. Bridge over Des Plaines River
  • Ohio Street Bridge over the North branch of the Chicago River

Roundabout Projects

  • Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road) at Wolf Rd (Cumberland Circle)

Retaining Wall Projects

  • IL 53 North of 71st Street Retaining Wall
  • I-90 (EB) At the Lawrence Ave Ramps Retaining Wall Replacement and Repairs
  • IL 53 at Flag Creek Retaining Wall

Culvert Replacement/Rehabilitation

  • US-12 at approximately IL-31 Three Culverts Rehabilitation
  • US-12/45 Culvert Replacement over Addison Creek
  • US-20 (Lake St.) Culvert Replacement over West Branch DuPage River
  • US-20 (Lake St.) Culvert Replacement over Eakin Creek
  • Kean Ave Culvert replacement over Unnamed Ditches (2 culverts)
  • IL Route 21 (Milwaukee Ave) Culvert replacement Over Ditch (1.4 mi N of IL 22, SN 049-0599)
  • US 14 over Lawrence Creek Tributary Culvert Replacement
  • Chicago Road Over Thorn Creek Tributary
  • Willow Road (FAP 305) over Drainage Ditch at RR Bridge Culvert Replacement

Bridge Repair Projects

  • Golf Road over Fork North Branch Chicago River
  • Dundee Rd over I-94/US 41
  • I-94 (NB) Bishop Ford Expwy Over Stoney Island Avenue (SB)
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over Ruble St
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over 14th Pl
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over 16th St
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over 18th St
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over Canalport Ave
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over Cermak Rd
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over I-55 & ramps
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over Canal St
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over 26th St
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over South Branch Chicago River
  • I-90/94 Dan Ryan over BNSF
  • US-30 (Lincoln Highway) over Thorn Creek
  • IL-43 (Waukegan Road) over IL-120
  • IL-38 over Salt Creek
  • IL-38 Frontage Road over Salt Creek
  • Grand Ave over Des Plaines River
  • I-57 at Sauk Trail
  • Grand Ave over Des Plaines River

Sign Structures and Ancillary

  • Signs Structure Inspection Located in Lake, Cook and DuPage Counties (over 100 Structures)
  • HMLT Inspections on I90/94 in Cook County (175 Structures)
  • HMLT Inspections in Will and Kane Counties (101 Structures)
  • Traffic Signal Mast Arm Assembly Inspection Located in Villages of West and East Dundee
  • FEA for monotube structure at Torrence Ave.
  • Sign Structure design at County Line Rd at I-55
  • Replacement of Six Sign Truss Structures (Winnebago & Ogle Counties)
  • Replacement of Eight Sign Truss Structures (Rock Island and Henry Counties)

Bridge NBIS Inspection/Rating Projects

  • Cass St. Bridge over the Des Plaines River
  • Jefferson St. Bridge over Des Plaines River
  • Jackson St. Bridge over Des Plaines River
  • Ruby St. Bridge over Des Plaines River
  • Brandon Rd. St. Bridge over Des Plaines River
  • McDonough St. Bridge over Des Plaines River
  • Congress Parkway over the Chicago River
  • Ohio St. Bridge over the Chicago River
  • 127th Street over the Cal Sag Channel
  • Cicero Avenue over the Cal Sag Channel
  • SW Highway over the Cal Sag Channel
  • Torrence Ave over the Grand Calumet River
  • IL 104 over the Illinois River (Meredosia Bridge)
  • I-474 over the Illinois River (Shade Lohmann Bridge)
  • Salisbury Street over the Mississippi River (McKinley Bridge)
  • IL 136 over Illinois River
  • US 136 over Mississippi River
  • I-74 over Illinois River
  • IL 178 over Illinois River
  • US 67 over Mississippi River
  • US 20 over Pecatonica River
  • US Route 30 over Rock River
  • US Route 67 over Rock Island

Miscellaneous Projects

  • Cumberland Metra Station Stairs Structure Condition Report
  • Design Guidelines and Standards for Precast Manholes and Junction Chambers
  • Design Guidelines and Standards for Box Culverts
  • Bridge Office Database Enhancements
  • TR 168 over Whiskey River Gusset Plates Rating (Fountain Creek Bridge)
  • I-67 over the Illinois River Rating (Beardstown Bridge)
  • IL Route 17 over the Illinois River Rating (Lacon Bridge)
  • AASHTOWare BrDR Beta 3 Testing I-72 over the Illinois River (Valley City Eagle Bridges)

HBM's involvement in IDOT's Various/Various Phase I/II Work Order Contracts underscores the firm's proficiency in addressing a wide range of infrastructure projects, contributing significantly to the safety, functionality, and quality of Illinois' transportation systems.