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FY 2009 TIP for PA DVRPC FY 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program for Pennsylvania Modified After June 2008 Adoption Final Version Modified After June 2008 Adoption Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission DVRPC FY 2009 Transportation Improvement Program for Pennsylvania Modified After June 2008 Adoption Pennsylvania Highway Program Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 12923 Bristol Road Extension AQ Code 2020M US 202 to Park Avenue Major SOV Capacity Roadway New Capacity Subcorr(s): 8G Chalfont Borough; New Britain Borough; New Britain Township Let Date: - Provide a two lane extension of Bristol Road (approximately 2000 ft.) from US 202 to Park Avenue. When completed, this improvement will provide a two-lane bypass around Chalfont Borough which will eliminate trips on US 202 and turning movements at the US 202/PA 152 intersection. Project involves relocation of SEPTA siding track, a bridge across the wetlands, widen the intersection at Bristol road and US 202 to provide right and left turning lanes, provide maintenance of traffic during construction, redesign traffic signals and rail road crossing gates at US202 and Bristol road extension and coordinate with SEPTA. SAFETEA DEMO #500, PA ID# 334 - $1.6 Million SAFETEA DEMO #4775, PA ID# 585 - $400,000 TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 UTL 581 900 PE 581 2,350 FD SXF 800 FD 581 200 UTL STP 4,000 UTL 581 1,000 ROW SXF 400 ROW STP 400 ROW 581 200 CON STP 6,400 CON 581 1,600 Fiscal Year Total 900 2,350 0 0 15,000 Total FY 09-12 3,250 9/30/2010 Page 1 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13014 Clay Ridge Road Bridge AQ Code S19 over Beaver Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Tinicum Township Reconstruction of a reinforced concrete arch bridge located in Tinicum Township which was originally constructed in 1909. The bridge is 25 feet long and is identified as county bridge # 30. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 PE BOO 60 PE 183 11 PE LOCAL 4 FD BOO 120 FD 183 23 FD LOCAL 8 PE BOF 120 PE 183 23 PE LOCAL 8 Fiscal Year Total 226 151 0 0 0 Total FY 09-12 377 MPMS# 13167 Geigel Hill Road (Bridge) AQ Code 2020M Over Tinicum Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Tinicum Township Let Date: - Replacement of existing pony truss bridge in Tinicum Township, Bucks County. The structure carries S.R. 1014 (Geigel Hill Rd.) over the Tinicum Creek and is located in the Ridge Valley Rural Historic District. Bridge is currently closed and is on the National Register. Proposed bridge will be a one lane 15 foot wide through girder on approximately the same alignment as the existing. The existing trusses will be attached as non structural members for an ornamental value. Bridge is programmed to be "turned-back" to the Township upon the completion of the project. Roadway reconstruction will be limited to the minimum necessary for transition onto the existing bridge, with little or no roadway profile changes anticipated, and a 400 foot maximum for the limits of construction. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 CON 916 1,996 Fiscal Year Total 0001,996 0 Total FY 09-12 1,996 9/30/2010 Page 2 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13236 Butler Avenue Bridge AQ Code S19 over West Branch of Neshaminy Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): 8G Chalfont Borough Let Date: - This project involves the replacement of the existing deteriorated bridge structure over the West Branch of Neshaminy Creek on Butler Avenue in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County. The overall limits are from north of Wilson Avenue to Main Street. Due to previous coordination, a temporary structure will be likely. The structure is on US Route 202 and PA Route 152 and lies between Limekiln Pike and Main Street. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 PE 185 60 UTL STP 160 UTL 185 40 ROW 916 300 FD 185 755 CON 916D 2,613 Fiscal Year Total 560 755 2,613 0 0 Total FY 09-12 3,928 9/30/2010 Page 3 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13240 Old Bethlehem Road (Bridge) AQ Code S19 Over Kimples Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Haycock Township Let Date: - The project consists of replacing 16' wide weight restricted 13 ton posted bridge over Kimples Cree w ith a 28' wide bridge with two 11' lanes and 3' shoulders on new alignment. Due to the impacts on emergency services a temporary roadway and bridge would be required and due to the impacts of the temporary facilities on the wetlands constructing the bridge on a new alignment is the most feasible alternative. As part of the project a wetlands mitigation site will be constructed to mitigate the impacts to the existing wetlands. The existing bridge is posted for 13 tons, shows signs of rapid deterioration, is only 1 lane wide, and has only 111 feet of stopping sight distance. Additionally the horizontal alignment of Old Bethlehem Road north and south of the bridge consists of a series of sharp horizontal curves with substandard sight distance and radii. There is evidence of utility poles being struck. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FD BOO 324 FD 185 81 CON BOO 1,600 CON 185 400 ROW BOO 258 ROW 185 65 CON BOO 1,142 CON 185 285 CON BOO 117 CON 185 29 Fiscal Year Total 405 2,000 1,750 146 0 Total FY 09-12 4,301 9/30/2010 Page 4 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13242 Pineville Road (Bridge) AQ Code S19 over Pidcock Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Buckingham Township The project is necessary to bring the deteriorated existing bridge up to current PennDot design standards and to prolong the life of the bridge. The SR 2103 Section 01B bridge replacement project will replace the existing Pineville Road (SR 2103) bridge over Pidcock Creek. The existing reinforced concrete T-beam bridge carries a single lane of traffic. The existing bridge has two 24-feet spans and 14.7-feet curb-to-curb width. The structure is in poor condition with a 15-ton maximum legal load weight restriction. The new structure will be construction in the same location as the existing bridge on a modified roadway alignment designed to improve traffic safety. The new structure will be a one-span 38 feet long bridge with 28-feet curb-to-curb width. The existing bridge pier will be eliminated to improve hydraulic performance. The new bridge will accommodate two 10-feet wide travel lanes with minimum 2-feet wide shoulders. The new structure will be constructed using the ConSpan precast arch system. The approach roadways will be reconstructed on the modified alignment for an approximate distance of 350-feet at each end of the new structure, transitioning into the existing roadway. Pole mounted aerial utility lines will be relocated to the modified roadway alignment. TOLL CREDIT TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 PE BOO 200 PE 185 50 FD BOO 160 FD 185 40 UTL BOO 40 UTL 185 10 FD BOO 80 FD 185 20 Fiscal Year Total 500 100 0 0 0 Total FY 09-12 600 9/30/2010 Page 5 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13248 Walnut Street (Bridge #13) AQ Code S19 Over Perkiomen Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Perkasie Borough Let Date: - This narrow two lane bridge with no shoulders will be replaced in kind. The bicycle and pedestrian checklists will be incorporated into the project. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 CON BOO 4,000 FD 183 144 FD LOCAL 36 Fiscal Year Total 4,000 180 0 0 0 Total FY 09-12 4,180 MPMS# 13249 Stoney Bridge Road (Bridge) AQ Code S19 Over Deep Run Bridge Repair/Replacement Bedminster Township The existing two lane bridge with no shoulders will be replaced with a two lane bridge with shoulders. The bicycle and pedestrian checklists will be incorporated into the project. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FD 183 80 Fiscal Year Total 08000 0 Total FY 09-12 80 9/30/2010 Page 6 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13296 Rickert Road (Bridge) AQ Code S19 over Morris Run Creek Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Hilltown Township Let Date: - The existing two lane bridge with no shoulders will be replaced with a two lane bridge with shoulders. The bicycle and pedestrian checklists will be incorporated into the project. TIP Program Years ($ 000) Later FYs Phase Fund FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 ROW BOF 33 ROW 183 6 ROW LOCAL 2 CON 183 186 CON LOC 47 CON 183 238 CON LOC 59 Fiscal Year Total 41 233 0 297 0 Total FY 09-12 571 9/30/2010 Page 7 DVRPC FY 2009-2012 TIP for PA Final Version Pennsylvania - Highway Program Bucks MPMS# 13337 PA 611, Easton Road (Bridge) AQ Code S19 2 Bridges over Gallows Road Not SOV Capacity Bridge Repair/Replacement Adding Subcorr(s): Nockamixon Township Let Date: - This project includes the replacement and consolidation of the existing single-span bridges; reconfiguring the Easton Road/Old Easton Road/River Road triangle into a traditional three-leg (or T) intersection, abandoning Old Easton Road and removing the Old Easton Road bridge over Gallows Run, installation of new guide rail, end treatments and drainage improvements, widening of Easton Road (to provide for southbound left-turn standby lane) and providing appropriate mitigation.
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