Roadway, Bridges, & Tunnels

Las Americas Bridge Replacement

San Juan, PR

Project Overview

MFS provided professional Structural and Geotechnical Engineering services, as well as Construction Management, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Las Americas Expressway Bridge Replacement Project located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

MFS Engineers Las Americas Bridge Construction San Juan Puerto Rico 13
MFS Engineers Las Americas Bridge Construction San Juan Puerto Rico 11
MFS Engineers Las Americas Bridge Construction San Juan Puerto Rico 7
MFS Engineers Las Americas Bridge Construction San Juan Puerto Rico 3
San Juan, PR

Project Details

The work consisted of performing a comprehensive geotechnical investigation which additionally required support from Structural Engineering to provide Crane Lifting Plans to allow for the safe pick of the drill rig to specified borehole locations.

One of the locations for this project required a unique solution as it was situated in the middle of an existing channel. This posed numerous design challenges as the existing landscaping imposed limitations on crane maneuvering. The crane would need to ensure the lift capacity and maximum pick radius were not exceeded. MFS collaborated closely with the contractor to ensure all existing site constraints were considered in the design and proper location of the crane.

MFS additionally supported the project by providing Construction Management (CM) services, including on site management for logistics and coordination with multiple stakeholders. This was essential to the success of the project as this expressway is one of the most heavily transited roadways in Puerto Rico.

Stats

  • Owner:
    United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Services Provided

  • MFS provides professional geotechnical engineering services including geotechnical investigation and subsurface exploration, soil engineering services, and permeability testing.
  • MFS provides professional structural engineering services, working closely with private and public clients and contractors to engineer cost-efficient and sound structural systems, providing design services, building assessments, and structural inspections.
  • MFS offers construction management services including project management, construction supervision, construction inspection, site safety programs, and integrity oversight monitoring. Our multi-discipline expertise enables us to offer invaluable solutions including design build construction services.