ODOT Bridge Scoping Projects – Region 1 and 5

Posted on November 8th, 2024 by Ji Lee

Engaged by ODOT, our team developed scopes of service for local bridge projects, delivering cost estimates, engineering data, and assessments of right-of-way and environmental impacts. Serving ODOT Regions 1 and 5, we provided precise documentation and adhered to ODOT’s General Expectations to ensure responsible, long-term value for public funds.

I-5 Rose Quarter Improvements

Posted on November 7th, 2024 by Ji Lee

As Engineer of Record, our team oversees major wall structures and provides structural engineering for new street connections and upgrades along I-5 from I-405 to the Morrison Bridge, including the Broadway/Weidler Interchange. Scope includes seismic evaluations for nine bridges and Phase 1 seismic retrofits to enhance infrastructure resilience.

US197 The Dalles (Columbia River) Bridge Deck Replacement

Posted on November 7th, 2024 by Ji Lee

Provided structural engineering services for bridge deck replacement, expansion joint installation, and utility coordination on a historic bridge connecting Dallesport, WA, and The Dalles, OR. Project utilized Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) to minimize closures and impact.

South Hillsboro Annexation and Funding Strategy

Posted on July 17th, 2024 by Renee Narvaez

As the fifth largest city in Oregon, the City of Hillsboro (pop. 107K), is a rapidly growing community within the greater Portland metropolitan area. Our team has assisted the city for over two decades on financial, economic and planning projects including preparing the funding element of the citywide transportation system plan, calculating development impact fees […]

Portland Water Bureau Agreement Consulting

Posted on July 17th, 2024 by editor@bowman

Portland’s wholesale agreement, defining the terms and conditions of service for 19 separate water providers, will expire in 2026. After 20 years of experience with the existing agreement, Portland and many wholesale providers wanted to make key changes to redefine certain aspects of the service provided, the allocation of costs, and sharing of regional risks. […]

Lower Snake River Dam Removal Cost Analysis

Posted on July 17th, 2024 by editor@bowman

The Columbia/Snake River system is the largest wheat export gateway in the U.S. Almost half of the wheat exports arrive by barges moving through the Columbia/Snake River system. It is estimated that each year over 3.5M (4.2M in 2020) metric tons of commodities currently move through the lower Snake River locks. The Pacific Northwest Waterways […]