1. SR 0611 Bridge Replacement

    The SR 0611 Bridge was severely deteriorated and deemed structurally deficient, and the required replacement bridge involved complex environmental analysis. Many sensitive features were present around the bridge including a county park, a scenic highway, the Delaware Canal State Park, an aqueduct bridge carrying the Delaware Canal over Fry’s Run, and a stone-arch bridge listed…

  2. Eden Road Bridge Replacement

    Eden Road Bridge — also known as Big Conestoga #7 — had a deteriorating bridge deck, failing abutments, cracking structure, rotation, and settlements that were all significant concerns. Since the bridge is one of the most heavily-traveled bridges owned by the County, it was becoming more and more critical for them to replace it. As…

  3. SR 0722 Bridge Replacement

    The existing SR 0722 Bridge and dam over Lititz Run was integral in the operations of the nearby Oregon Mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, however, the existing SR 0722 Bridge needed to accommodate modern-day traffic demands. The backwater condition resulting from the dam served…

  4. Engleside Intersection Improvements

    Engleside intersection was an unsafe, complex five-legged signalized intersection in Lancaster County. There were 13 serious accidents at this intersection within a three-year timeframe. The Township needed to improve the safety of the intersection while maintaining full access to the major water and sewer facilities that were adjacent to the intersection. RETTEW assisted the Township…

  5. Hawk Falls Bridge Rehabilitation

    Built in 1955, Hawk Falls Bridge (NB-610) is one of only four deck truss structures on the Pennsylvania Turnpike similar to Minnesota’s I-35W bridge, which collapsed. The bridge spans 738 feet and rises 200 feet over Mud Run in Penn Forest and Kidder Townships. The bridge’s leaking deck joints were removed but had already caused…

  6. I-76 Bridge Rehabilitations

    Interstate 76 (I-76), or the Schuylkill Expressway, is one of the busiest roads in the state. With the approximately 120,000 daily drivers traveling around Philadelphia and Montgomery County on this major highway, safety is paramount. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Engineering District 6-0 wanted to evaluate all the bridges in the county along this corridor. That’s…

  7. Keller’s Covered Bridge Relocation

    Built in 1873 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, Keller’s Covered Bridge stood on Rettew Mill Road in Ephrata Township for nearly 140 years. When it came time to replace the bridge with a structure that better met modern-day transportation needs, County and Township officials needed to preserve historic Keller’s…

  8. Lancaster Amtrak Station Site Improvements

    Amtrak and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invested millions of dollars to make improvements to the Lancaster train station including convenience, speed, and safety for commuters traveling between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. The improvements needed to meet Amtrak standards. RETTEW provided all site engineering design services to obtain local authority and agency approvals for this project. RETTEW’s…

  9. Marshalls Creek Traffic Relief Study

    Marshalls Creek, a rural village located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, faced increased growth pressures as it rapidly grew in popularity as both a resort area and an attractive bedroom community for New York City. As a result, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation needed to find a solution to very serious traffic congestion…

  10. Ott Street Bridge Repairs

    Located in the City of Allentown, the Ott Street Bridge over Cedar Creek was in need of repair. With the existing non-composite adjacent box-beam bridge’s fascia beams severely deteriorated and sidewalks forcing the City to close the shoulders. City officials desired a new superstructure that included an architectural treatment and restored safety for both vehicular…

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New Transportation Market Lead at RETTEW

RETTEW is delighted to announce Dave Hoglund, regional Transportation Team Lead, will be taking over the role of…

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Penn State Baseball Player Named RETTEW 2023-24 Endowed Scholarship Winner

RETTEW is proud to announce the recipient of the 2023-24 RETTEW Endowed Scholarship for Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn…

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