Under Construction: Route 258/10 (S. Church Street) Bridge over Cypress Creek

This project will involve major rehabilitation of the bridge on Route 258/10 Business (South Church Street) located in the Town of Smithfield.   

The project is designed to expand the lifespan of the existing two-lane bridge opened in 1975, that has experienced heavy deterioration while exposed to the corrosive marine environment. 

Benefits 

The existing bridge was opened in 1975 and maintains a current daily traffic count of approximately 12,000 vehicles.  The 1,500-foot long bridge is comprised of a concrete deck, 27 spans of six pre-stressed concrete beams and one span of six steel beams, bearing on concrete abutments and bents supported by prestressed concrete piles. 

The rehabilitation project will: 

• demolish and replace the superstructure of three concrete spans on the bridge and one additional steel beam,

• rehabilitate the remaining superstructure and various substructure elements,

• replace the sidewalk, bridge barriers and water utility components as part of the project.  

Access to private property and businesses on South Church Street will be maintained at all times. Marine-based construction activities are not expected to restrict water or channel access on Cypress Creek.  

Major Milestones 

• Project was awarded to Crofton Construction Services, Inc. in Sept. 2023. 
• Construction activities are scheduled to begin as early as Dec. 4, 2023.