MAY 2019

Drilling and installation of high strength bolts for the proposed jacking angles at pier 2/span 2 exterior girder.
Drilling for the proposed jacking angles at pier 2/span 3 interior girder after removing the existing rivets.
Drilling for the proposed jacking angles at pier 4/span 4 exterior girder after removing the existing rivets.
Grinding of the tops and bottoms of the proposed jacking angles in order to ensure a proper and snug fit between the flanges of the existing floor beams prior to installation (under span 1 on the south bridge).
Excavation and backfilling of manhole on NPS property, using a trench roller for compaction (soil compaction testing performed).
Performed probing below the proposed storm drain pipe and undercut unsuitable materials.
Relocation of one of the sectional barges from the west side of pier 2 on the north bridge to the west side of pier 4 on the north bridge.
Removal of two rivets at the top flange and two rivets on the bottom flange of the existing floor beam at pier 4/span 4 interior and exterior girders.
Began working under pier 7/span 8 on both the north and south bridges.
Fabrication of the pedestrian railing and historic bridge rails for the north bridge.

Documentation of the existing drainage structures on the bridge along with the existing expansion and fixed bridge joints on both the north and south bridges.
Continued construction of the pedestrian trail connection and the temporary crossovers.
Fabrication of the pedestrian railing and historic bridge rails for the north bridge.
Continued mobilizing marine equipment on the south side of spans 2 and 3.
Delivery and assembling of 10' x 30' sectional barges.
Excavation and storm drain pipe installation (placing stone bedding material) from the existing manhole to the proposed manhole on NPS property.
Grinding of the top and bottom of the proposed jacking angles in order to ensure a proper and snug fit between the flanges of the existing floor beams.
Installation of the demolition shield at span 3 for upcoming demolition of the interior parapets at the existing overhead sign structure locations.
Drilling for the proposed jacking angle at the exterior girder.
Removal of the remaining pieces of the existing overhead signage and sign structures stored at the west gore area.
Removal of the existing rivets in conflict with the proposed jacking angle bolts in the top and bottom flanges of the existing floor beams at pier 2 on the north bridge (including drilling holes and installing bolts).
Installation of a temporary access road to the east abutment on the north bridge.

Inspections for concrete repair work in the closed lanes on the bridge are ongoing.
Sounding of the median barrier on the bridge in preparation for the median repairs are ongoing.
Preparation of the work platform for the installation of jacking angles at piers 1, 2, 4 and 5 (north bridge) and began the installation of the work platform at pier 1 (south bridge).
Installation of the decking for the work platform at piers 1 and 2 (north bridge).
Transferred equipment and materials from the shore to the sectional barges at pier 2 (north bridge).
Preparation of the jacking angles for stage 2 jacking and replacement operations on the north bridge.
Performed test pits for location of utilities between East Capitol Street and the 295 ramps.
Location of existing storm drain manholes on NPS property.
Trench excavation for storm drain structures on NPS property.
Mobilization of storm drain structures from the gore area between ramp I-295 north and ramp I-295 south to the proposed location on NPS property.
Installation of demolition shield between the north and south bridges at span 3 for the removal of the existing median barrier.
Started fabrication of pedestrian railing and historic bridge rails for the north bridge.

Preparation of the platform for the installation of jacking angles at piers 2, 4 and 5 (north bridge).
Leveling of dirt ramps and backfilling excavated areas on NPS property.
Received a load of steel H-Pile today to be used around the perimeter of the barges.
Installation of the 4th Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) on the southwest side of RFK Stadium adjacent to Lot 5 for night work overhead signs removal.
Performed test pits for location of utility lines between East Capitol Street and the 295 ramps.
Installation of the timber work platform at pier 4 and began installation of the work platform at pier 6 (north bridge).
Dismantling, loading and removal of existing overhead sign panels.
Please note: East Capitol Street Bridge (eastbound) was closed for short-term durations as needed during the overnight hours of 9:00 pm to 5:00 am for the removal of signs and structures.

REHABILITATION OF
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY BRIDGES
OVER SOUTH CAPITOL STREET