Skanska announced that it has been awarded the $59 million Mission Boulevard Bridge replacement project in Jurupa Valley, Calif.
Just a few miles from the Skanska USA Civil West headquarters, Skanska has been contracted by the county of Riverside Transportation Department to replace the aging Mission Boulevard Bridge while maintaining traffic flow during construction.
The Mission Boulevard Bridge over the Santa Ana River supports regional mobility, safety and improved access for Riverside County residents and travelers. Construction of the new bridge will include Mission style architecture with a parabolic soffit and raising the bridge 4-6 ft. to maintain modern safety and flood standards. Utility relocations, seismic retrofitting, improved drainage systems and environmental mitigation will shrink the project footprint, reducing ecological disruption while improving resilience against flooding.
"Being awarded the Mission Boulevard Bridge Replacement project is another opportunity for Skanska to partner with the county of Riverside Transportation Department to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure that supports regional mobility and sustainability," said James Bailey, executive vice president of Skanska USA Civil's West Coast operations. "The completion of the bridge will deliver a structure that meets modern standards while minimizing environmental impact. We are also committed to maintaining traffic throughout construction."
Once completed, the new 6-span cast-in-place bridge will be 88 ft. wide and accommodate two 12-ft. lanes, two 14-ft. lanes, two 8-ft. shoulders and a 4-ft. median, along with a 12-ft. multipurpose trail separated from traffic for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. Environmental mitigation includes restoring more than 7.46 acres of streambed and habitat onsite and 2.05 acres offsite to offset temporary impacts on fish and wildlife resources.
The project will commence in April 2026 and is expected to reach completion in September 2029.
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