
 B & H Engineering is furnishing construction inspection services to the New York City Department of Transportation for the replacement of the East 178th Street Pedestrian Bridge superstructure and the rehabilitation of the substructure (abutments, wingwalls, and retaining walls). The bridge spans the MTA/ Metro North Commuter Railroad and is located in Bronx, New York.
The construction inspection services consist of performing field inspection; monitoring maintenance and protection of traffic, and safety; coordination with MTA/ Metro North, NYCDOT agencies, other contractors and utility companies; reviewing contractor's schedule, equipment and staffing; monitoring contractor's EEO requirements; conducting wage rate interviews; processing payments and change orders; and maintaining records.
The project involves the replacement of a pedestrian bridge over Metro North Commuter Railroad tracks. The work includes: demolition and removal of concrete deck and steel structure, rehabilitation to abutments, wingwalls, and retaining walls; new structural steel, reinforced concrete deck, railings, protective fencing, stairs, and handicapped access ramp; new lighting, and MPT on the local streets.
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