Christy Drive Bridge — Port Kembla

Project Context

Christy Drive at Port Kembla required a new industrial access bridge to carry SM1600 traffic loads into a working port and steelworks environment, delivered under a design-and-construct model with TfNSW compliance.

Engineering Scope

• Safety in Design of removal of existing bridge and construction of new bridge
• Design review of demolition methodology and drawings of existing damaged bridge
• Civil and structural design review of 18 m single-span bridge superstructure and supports on behalf of the client (BlueScope Steel)
• Alignment, pavement interfaces and drainage tie-ins review and amendments
• Design to TfNSW bridge design requirements and relevant AS/NZS standards
• Durability detailing for marine-influenced exposure classification
• Design and temporary design review, as-built documentation and D&C coordination
• Constructability review with contractor on erection sequence and temporary works

Outcomes

• Compliant industrial bridge for Port Kembla access
• Efficient D&C delivery with integrated civil/structural documentation
• Durable details appropriate for coastal industrial service life