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Project Overview
Bridge replacement on Centre Street in Nutley, NJ gave the community a new crossing over the Third River. Pillari removed the aging brick arch bridge and replaced it with a modern twin leaf arch culvert, finishing the project in just eight months.
Out with the Old Arch
The original bridge was a brick arch structure. Pillari carefully demolished it to make way for the new crossing, working directly over the river.
A New Twin Leaf Arch
In its place, crews installed a twin leaf arch culvert with a 42-foot span and a 20-foot rise. A twin leaf arch is built from two arch sections that meet at the top. It’s a strong, efficient design that carries traffic above while leaving the river room to flow beneath.
Working Under Historic Oversight
Because of the site’s historic significance, the work was carried out under strict oversight by the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office. Every stage had to meet its standards. Pillari’s skilled crews built this technical project to those requirements and on a tight schedule.
Solving a Utility Challenge
Existing overhead utilities ran across the site and could not be relocated. That affected how the retaining walls and parapets could be built. Pillari partnered with the Essex County Engineering Department to value engineer a new approach. The result was a practical design that worked around the utilities without compromising the finished structure.
The Result
Centre Street now has a durable new bridge over the Third River, built in eight months and in line with historic preservation requirements. This project shows the planning, problem-solving and skilled work Pillari brings to every bridge project.
Project Details
LOCATION:
Centre Street over the Third River, Nutley, Essex County, NJ
CLIENT:
County Engineering Dept.
SERVICES RENDERED:
Demolition
Bridge Construction
Retaining Walls / Sheet Piling
Cast-in-Place Concrete
CONTRACT PRICE:
$3,093,000.00
STATUS:
Completed
Project Gallery
New twin leaf arch culvert over the Third River, Nutley NJ
Arial view of culvert over the Third River, Nutley NJ
