Route 60 and Paramount Blvd

Featured Project (Current)

Route 60 / Paramount Bridge

The project is to replace the original bridge, which was severely damaged by fire from a double tanker under the bridge on December 14, 2011. The original Paramount Blvd Overcrossing (BR53- 1910) was a four-span, 96-foot wide bridge. It was constructed in 1968, and had pre-cast (P/C) / pre-stressed (PS) reinforced concrete I girder superstructure with diaphragm abutments. The new bridge will be a two-span structure, with each span 125 feet long. The width of the new bridge will be increased to128 feet. Pre-cast and pre-stressed reinforced concrete Bulb Tee girders will be used for the new superstructure, which will be supported by 4-foot diameter columns at the bent, and cantilever seat type abutments at both ends of the bridge.