The bridge’s rustic aesthetics compliment its surroundings
The portable cofferdam system held back six feet of water during construction
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Located in southeast Michigan’s Lake Erie Metropark, the structurally deficient Cove Point Bridge
was replaced to accommodate the park’s vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Lake Erie
Metropark is one of 13 parks operated by the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA). Wade
Trim assisted the HCMA with the new bridge’s design and construction. Dan’s Excavating
served as the general contractor on the project.
The two-lane, 64-foot long bridge compliments its park surroundings with its rustic and historical aesthetics.
The new bridge's wrought iron style railings between pilasters gives the
bridge an old country look. From a safety standpoint, concrete barrier rails separate vehicular traffic from pedestrian traffic on both sides of the bridge.
The bridge’s architectural stone finish has been stained to a limestone drystack type of wall.
Two precast concrete arches span the waterway.
A portable cofferdam system was used at Cove Point to hold back
six feet of water while the new bridge was being constructed. Adjustable steel
bracing was placed on the bottom of the channel and
a waterproof tarp placed over the bracing was weighted down with sand bags.
The interior area was then pumped out and the hydrostatic
pressure of the water on the tarp prohibited water from entering the work zone.
Small sump pumps were placed at each cofferdam to remove residual water.
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