by Toni Takacs | Jul 7, 2025
Brazil, IN
Craig Park Pedestrian Bridge
Once the City’s water reservoir, Craig Park is now a well-loved public park on the west side of the City of Brazil. HWC has assisted with multiple phases of trail improvements at Craig Park in partnership with the Clay Community Parks Association. The first phase was a loop trail around most of the lake. A second phase added a spur trail connecting the lake to the sports fields in the upper part of the park. The third and final phase of the project was the pedestrian bridge over the western outlet stream from the lake which completed the loop trail. The completed bridge provides a unique view of the lake and the original stacked stone overflow weir for the reservoir. In total, the 97-acre park now has three miles of trails.
by Toni Takacs | Jul 7, 2025
White County, IN
Bridge #315 Rehabilitation
The White County Bridge #315 rehabilitation project included the replacement of the original bridge deck that was constructed in the 1970s. After conducting an inspection of the existing bridge, it was concluded that the six spans of prestressed I-beams were in generally satisfactory condition and would be repaired as needed with fiber wrap. However, the piers were in poor condition at the water line with major concrete deterioration and exposed rebar and required repair utilizing an in-water method. Additionally, the street lights and sidewalk were replaced and upgraded to current standards.
This project was constructed during winter and spring to avoid conflicts with the summer tourist season of Lake Shafer.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Franklin, IN
Paris Drive Roundabout
HWC worked with Franklin, Indiana to complete the $4.3 million King Street Reconstruction project, which included a new roundabout on Paris Drive. The roundabout was constructed to connect the residential area north of King Street, the new commercial business adjacent to the roundabout, and King Street. The roundabout is an urban single lane roundabout that is sized to handle the semi-truck traffic that exits off I-65. Sidewalks were constructed along the roundabout to provide pedestrian access from the residential area to the trail along King Street. Decorative street lights and ADA curb ramps were also constructed to help pedestrians maneuver through the roundabout. Portions of the project utilized INDOT federal aid funds, and the project was completed in 2017.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Martinsville, IN
Ohio Street Roundabout
HWC provided design for this INDOT LPA project to add pedestrian facilities (sidewalk and path) through a residential neighborhood and a school bus route in Martinsville, Indiana. The project also converted an all-way stop intersection to a roundabout. The purpose of the project was to improve operational conditions of the intersection and update pedestrian mobility in the area to coordinate with the completion of I-69 construction that connects Indianapolis to Evansville.
HWC’s design team analyzed the capacity of the existing and proposed configurations to confirm the acceptable future operation. The improvements included the reconstruction of all five legs of the intersection: Ohio Street (2), Mahalasville Road, and Garfield Avenue (2). The roadways were reconstructed to provide curb and gutter, sidewalk, and curb inlets to convey stormwater runoff to roadside ditches and tie into existing municipal facilities. Right-of-way was acquired from nine parcels near the intersection.
HWC also designed over 20 new ADA-compliant curb ramps and connective pedestrian facilities to enhance the corridor and improve safety for all modes of traffic.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Indianapolis, IN
Franklin Road Bridge Rehabilitation
HWC designed the Franklin Road over Miller Ditch superstructure replacement and widening project (bridge 4101F) for DPW using local funds.
The project included the replacement of the existing adjacent prestressed box beams for the single-span bridge on a 62-degree skew. The bridge was widened to accommodate a sidewalk on one side and a wider clear roadway of 30’. The existing pile bent foundations were widened and made semi-integral with the new spread box beam superstructure. The channel had additional scour protection installed. The approaching roadway width was transitioned to meet the new bridge width and align travel lanes and shoulders. Tree plantings were included for DPW Flora Permit conditions. The project also included right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and environmental services.
The project was completed in 2022 at a cost of $980,000.
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