Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project - Remnant Bridge Piers

Perryville and Havre de Grace, MD
DemolitionMarine ConstructionRoadways/Bridges
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Location: Perryville and Havre de Grace, MD
Owner: Amtrak
Construction Company: Fay, S&B USA Construction
Project Status: Under construction since February 2024
The scope of work for this project includes the demolition of ten remnant piers located on the southeast side of the existing Susquehanna River Bridge. The piers are solid shaft piers that are approximately 20 ft above the waterline and are approximately 24 ft long by 8 ft wide.
Susq Rail Bridge 1
Aerial view of marine operations performed alongside the existing Susquehanna River Bridge.
Susq Rail Bridge 2
Dredging of material from demolished pier being performed from a barge mounted excavator.
Susq Rail Bridge 3
Demolition of one of the remnant piers.
Susq Rail Bridge 4
One of the remnant piers before demolition.

Project Highlights

  • Demolition of ten solid shaft remanent piers – 8 within turbidity curtain, 2 within cofferdam amounting to 3,000 cy of material
  • Removal of the remnant bridge piers to a depth of two (2) feet below grade or mud line. Where the bedrock is two (2) feet or less below the mudline, remove the remnant bridge piers to the bedrock elevation.
    • Piers are 20 ft above the waterline and 24’ +/- long by 8’ +/- wide
  • Wildlife time of year (TOY) restriction allows demolition to only be performed between June 15 – October 31
  • Installation of bird deterrent netting system to deter wildlife from residing on the piers until wildlife time of year restriction is lifted to begin demolition