University of Louisville Belknap Connector

• a mile of new road with safe, multi-modal transportation for bikes, cars, and pedestrians,
• two railroad flyover bridges made of brick and limestone that will provide an attractive backdrop for businesses and for university researchers at the park, and
• embellished streetscapes for existing roads.

One distinctive engineering challenge was the need to build twin railroad flyover bridges with heavy, high-end brick and limestone finishes in order to maintain the high architectural standards for the University of Louisville. Given that the site rests on contaminated soil with poor carrying capacity, it was difficult to accomplish this without excessive time and cost. To solve the problem, we used a unique two-phase construction strategy to build the bridge on schedule and without unnecessary expense.

We provided civil and structural engineering, survey, and construction inspection services for the mile-long corridor through campus. We coordinated the work of architects and geotechnical engineers to develop its unique and highly detailed aesthetic, including finishes using specialty pavement and custom designed brick and limestone facades.