Located in the Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive provides opportunities for picturesque scenery of the treasured Blue Ridge Mountains. Running along the crest of the mountains from Front Royal to Rockfish Gap in Virginia, the rehabilitation project included work on Skyline Drive from Mile Posts 5.63 to 28 and 65.20 to 97.10, along with intermittent overlooks and parking areas adjacent to Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive runs from north to south through the park and throughout the project limits pavement experienced cracking and severe pavement deterioration, in addition to the deterioration of wearing surface due to continued use over time on both Skyline Drive and the various overlooks.

As the lead designer and provider of quality control services for the MC3 led Design-Build Team, ELR worked closely with the Contractor, National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center (DSC), Shenandoah National Park Staff, along with their Construction Management Representative (CMR), to assess the deteriorated pavement in order to complete the final design and prepare the release for construction plans. ELR as the engineer of record was responsible for pavement design, pavement markings, work zone traffic control, and quality control inspections to successfully deliver the project.

Skyline Drive Rehabilitation

The Project is part of VDOT’s $2.3B improvement program for the 330 mile I-81 Corridor and is located near Marion, Virginia. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and operations by extending the existing I-81 Exit 47
northbound on ramp approximately 3,900 feet from MM 48.1 to MM 48.8. The project improvements include mill and overlay existing lanes; extend existing ramp lane, shoulders, and ditches; install a rock fallout zone; grade slopes; and installation of signage.

To accomplish this, approximately 75,000 cyds of material were excavated with the use of explosives while staying within the existing right-of-way and
maintaining traffic in the heavily travel north-south interstate. A significant portion of the cut was in rock, while a smaller portion is in soil, with less-
weathered blocks suspended in a matrix of soil. Major risk on the project was presence of this site in karst topography with sinkholes. To mitigate the risk
rock catchment ditch was provided, and ELR engineering geologist and
engineers visited the site regularly to monitor the features exposed as the
pre-splitting continued. As the rock splitting continued, and slope was exposed, rockfall hazard analysis was revised and recommendations were made for talus
maintenance.


The design-build project was awarded to the Team in July 2021 with all
permitting, design approvals, and construction completed early in less than 12 months.

I-81 MM 48 NB Acceleration Lane Extension Design-Build Project

This is a Locally Administered Project (LAP) by Loudoun County to extend Northstar Boulevard as a 4-lane median divided minor arterial roadway, from John Mosby Highway (US Route 50) to Tall Cedars Parkway, in Loudoun County, Virginia. The roadway has 10-feet shared use paths on the both sides of the roadway and has additional turn lanes and traffic signals with pedestrian controls installed at US Route 50, Marrwood Drive and Tall Cedars Parkway. The project budget of $45.8M was funded by Loudoun County, NVTA, and VDOT.

As the lead designer for the Bridge, ELR supported the project by providing the County with Stage-II Final Design and ultimately Stage-III Construction engineering services for the Northstar Boulevard Bridge over South Fork Broad Run. This included structural design /detailing, scour analysis, developing final plans, specifications, special provisions, and a cost estimate. The bridge is a 150-feet long single span pre-stressed concrete bulb-T beam bridge at 45-degree skew on tall wall abutments, with long wing walls, on spread footing foundation.

Working closely with Loudoun County and VDOT as part of the Stage-III post-design efforts, the bridge foundation was redesigned because of the variable bedrock encountered at depths different from the estimated bedrock depth which was based on the original subsurface investigation. ELR also assisted the County with reviewing RFIs and shop drawings throughout the construction of the Bridge.

Northstar Boulevard

ELR provided the NCDOT and Summit Design and Engineering
Services with construction inspection staff to perform duties including
but not limited to the following:

Asphalt paving oversight, recording, and documenting NCDOT
and QMS standard specifications while maintaining current
certification status.

Bridge construction and concrete placement installation
inspections of application, recording, and documenting work
items throughout the construction process. Girder installation,
elevation checks, and overall monitoring while maintaining
current concrete certifications for applied techniques and
different mixes of approved concrete as per NCDOT.

Erosion control measures project wide were inspected for proper
construction installation and performance using the approved
plans to assure jurisdictional streams, permitted sites, and any
sensitive areas are protected using the current regulatory
specifications.

Work Zone Traffic Control supervision of devices installed using
the approved transportation management plans which are
checked and inspected. This is to address the safety of both the
traveling public and construction personnel in the active work
zones with protection using best industry practices.

I-40 Exit 300-319

ELR was hired by US Developments to complete site planning for a 22.7 Ac site commercially zoned site in Union County, NC adjacent to the City of Waxhaw, NC. The area is a rapidly growing bedroom community outside Charlotte, NC and has very restrictive growth ordinances that made development challenging. Development of the site is constrained by has large elevations changes throughout the site, federally and locally protected waters and associated tree buffers through the heart of the site, limited sewer capacity for the site, and very restrictive development requirements for the conditionally zoned property that required special use permits for each activity.

ELR valued engineered several already designed features including redesign of a 30’ tall MSE wall, reducing the height and improving the grading around the wall to reduce cost and footprint of the wall, adjusting grading for more applicable uses of the property including cut and fill balance and reduction of rock excavation to improve the project.

Specific site designs included a commercial spine road through the site, development of four commercial lots along Providence Road which is the main entrance to the site, and a rear upscale townhome development including 75 units blended into the protected stream and buffers.

Under construction in the development is a Caliber Collision facility, a PEP Boys Tire Service Center, and a 100,000-sf climate control storage facility. Other developments that will start soon are the 75 townhome units and a medical office building. All infrastructure is being designed by ELR.

Providence Road Project

Staff now at ELR held key design roles for all roadway, hydraulics, structural, signing, pavement marking and transportation management elements of the I-77 HOT Lanes P3 project. This was the first P3 design-build executed by NCDOT, providing the addition of managed lanes along a 26-mile corridor of I-77. Staff was responsible for design criteria, final plans, and oversaw location & surveys, geotechnical investigation, right-of-way, and utilities. The project included 18 bridges and interaction with key developer staff, stakeholders, local municipalities, and private utility companies.

Following construction completion, ELR entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with I77 Mobility Partners, to provide various design-related services, during their period of operating and maintaining this highway.

In 2021, ELR staff provided post-design services for reconstructing and rehabilitating 16 ramps and loops at Exit 16 Sunset Road, Exit 18 W.T. Harris Blvd., Exit 25 Sam Furr Rd., Exit 30 Griffith St., and Exit 33 Williamson Rd. The plans included roadway design, erosion control, transportation management, and pavement marking.

Other services have included mobile scanning for the entire managed lanes corridor, static toll sign design for when the dynamic tolling signs are not functioning, revisions to the managed lanes signing, and bridge inspection and rehabilitation plans.

I-77 HOT Lanes P3 - Master Services Agreement

This project involves the major pavement rehabilitation of I-71 from State Route 665 to Stringtown Road. The project involves full depth pavement and an additional third travel lane in each direction that will be added to the median. ELR completed a MOTAA where several concepts were evaluated, leading to the selection of a part-width MOT plan. The FRA-71-0903 L/R structures over White Road will be replaced with single span prestressed concrete I-beam structures. All existing signs and guardrail will be replaced and the drainage was evaluated for replacement, repair, or reuse. In addition, the project involved 5 noisewalls and lighting design.

FRA-71-5.29

The proposed Exchange Road Waterline Extension Phase I project is being implemented by the Flatwoods-Canoe Run (FCR) Public Service District and is necessary to provide quality and dependable potable water and fire protection service to approximately 59 residences in the Holly and Otter Magisterial Districts of Braxton County, West Virginia. This project will be supplied via the FCR PSD’s Water Treatment Plant. The project includes upgrading an existing booster pump station and the construction of a water storage tank that will be sized to provide water to future phases of expansion of the system.

The Exchange Road Phase I project would tie-in at the existing Pressure Reducing Station near the intersection of State Route 4 and County Route 19/22. The Exchange Road Phase I project would serve residents along County Routes 19/22, 19/26 and 19/16.

The proposed project is estimated to cost $3,136,600 and is being funded by a $1,853,500 Appalachian Region Commission Grant; a $570,000 USDA Rural Development Grant; a $570,000 USDA Rural Development Loan and $142,500 in private contributions.

This Phase I Project will provide water to the planned Phase II Project that will serve an additional 39 customers. The Phase II Project is estimated to cost $2,498,027 and will be funded by an already committed $1,698,027 Abandoned Mine Lands Grant and a requested Small Cities Block Grant in the amount of $800,000.

Exchange Road Waterline Extension Phase 1

Project involved the replacement of the SR 109 over the Maumee River. As part of the project, alignment alternatives were developed to realign SR 109 to eliminate the existing offset intersection. The intersection with SR 109 with CR 424 was designed to change SR 109 to the predominant movement and make CR 424 a stop condition. The proposed bridge will be a 12 span prestressed concrete I-beam structure and will have aesthetic enhancements including bicycle friendly railing. The project also involved design of guardrail to provide access to a future bikepath, drainage improvements, ROW plans, traffic control, and MOT. Extensive environmental coordination was completed as the Maumee River at this location is classified as a recreational river.

HEN-109-18.02

The Village of Cadiz, Ohio is located in Harrison County, Ohio. The village is in the midst of the shale oil activity in Ohio. Two shale oil plants have been constructed in the village, along with two new motels. In June of 2012, Ohio EPA mandated the village make improvements to their wastewater system. A tight timeline was included in the mandate from Ohio EPA.

The village’s wastewater system was constructed in 1939. No significant improvements or extensions were made to the system before issuance of the Finding and Orders by Ohio EPA. The system consisted of 197,684 linear feet of gravity lines ranging from 4-inches to 15-inches, 22,069 linear feet of 1.5-inch to 6-inch force mains, 794 manholes, 14 cleanouts, and 9 pump stations. The collection system was constructed primarily of clay pipe. The system surcharged during wet weather events. Resulting untreated wastewater flowing into nearby creeks and onto private properties.

Ohio EPA required the village to submit monthly reports and to participate in a monthly conference call with staff from Ohio EPA’s Columbus and Southeast District offices. E.L. Robinson Engineering staff drafted monthly reports for the village and participated in the conference calls. The reports and calls focused progress made on wastewater system improvement. The village was placed under a “connection ban.” No new wastewater customers were permitted to connect to the village wastewater system without approval from Ohio EPA. E.L. Robinson Engineering developed a report that tracked elimination or reduction of inflow and infiltration to the wastewater system. As I&I was eliminated by the village, Ohio EPA granted credits for new connections. It was critical for the village to maintain report and document elimination of I&I. The credits generated permitted new shale oil industries and supporting businesses locating in the village to connect to the wastewater system.

The North Trunk Collection System project is the third project completed by the village in an effort to improve their wastewater utility. This project involves replacement or rehabilitation of the many of the most problematic collection lines, manholes and other appurtenances. Work includes nearly 3,700 feet of pipe lining, 1,200 linear feet of 8-inch gravity line and 1,400 linear feet of 4-inch service laterals.

This project has a budget of $870,000. Funding for this work was provided by Ohio EPA’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF). E.L. Robinson Engineering staff is currently completing planning and design of the next phase of collection system improvements. This phase is significantly larger in scope than the current project. Anticipated cost for the next phase is expected to be $8-milllion. A funding package is being developed at this time for those improvements. It is anticipated that funding will be provided by USDA-Rural Development, USACE, Appalachian Regional Commission and possibly Ohio EPA’s WPCLF program.

E.L. Robinson Engineering staff has worked with the village to complete a rate analysis to appropriately set wastewater user charges at levels that provide adequate revenues to cover operation, maintenance, capital improvements, debt service and reserve accounts.

North Trunk Collection System Improvements

E.L. Robinson Engineering, working as the designer for The Ruhlin Company, was successful in winning the $40,000,000 Design-Build Willow Island Power Plant Site Development Project. The project, currently under construction, involves diverting water from the locks and dam through a powerhouse to generate an average annual output of approximately 195 GWh. ELR Engineering designed and coordinated the layout and arrangement of the cellular and land-slide earthen cofferdam, perimeter slurry cut-off wall, powerhouse excavation, instrumentation, dewatering system, and temporary roads.

In addition, ELR was responsible for the preparation of all design criteria, analyses and design calculations, specifications, construction drawings, and quality control and quality assurance. The design includes construction, operation, and maintenance of the necessary facilities, including groundwater seepage cut-offs, required for dewatering the construction areas, and insuring that the completed excavation is free from running or standing water. The system incorporates pumping wells, sumps and drainage ditches to allow all work within the cofferdam to be accomplished in the dry.

The design also includes an instrumentation system to monitor the performance of the cofferdam excavation and dewatering system. During the drilling for establishing the base elevations for the dam structure within the first stage of cofferdam, a fault under existing Pier 9 and weir area was discovered resulting in changes in the footing design of the pier. The fault-shattered rock was removed, excavation was cleaned and backfilled with concrete, and the concrete gravity monolithics were replaced with circular sheetpile cells and connecting arcs. Slush grouted rock berms were placed downstream for stability and a grout curtain constructed under the weir.

Willow Island

E.L. Robinson Engineering was contracted by the Logan County Development Authority to provide project planning and site design including approximately one half-mile of access road design, site grading plan, sediment and erosion control, water and sanitary sewer layout; and upgrade to the existing wastewater treatment plant. This development includes 52 acres of land located near the Southwest Regional Jail and US 119 Corridor G. ELR is able to provide clients, like the Logan County Development Authority, with a full range of civil engineering and construction management services. ELR’s goal is to provide convenience and make the job of their clients as easy as possible.

ELR is committed to providing maximum efficiency in the completion of every project. The Earl Ray Tomblin Industrial Park and Access Road utilized the full depth of ELR’s quality services, including stormwater drainage, preparation of bid/contract documents, participation in the solicitation and evaluation of bids received, construction administration and inspection, assistance with easement/property acquisition, surveying and mapping, and preparation of all necessary permit applications

Earl Ray Tomblin Industrial Park and Access Road

This award winning design build project with Schirmer Construction and Cleveland Metroparks was prompted by the necessary removal of the original Fort Hill steps due to severe erosion of the over 100’ high cliff adjacent to the Rocky River, next to the Rocky River Nature Center. ELR proposed a unique set of timber stairs connecting landings set on “tree” like support navigating the popular trail to 100’ above the valley. The stairs feature 2 overlooks and singular column foundations to minimize the impacts to the surroundings and view shed. This design won the 2018 ABCD award for Outstanding Special Purpose Bridge.

Cleveland Metroparks Fort Hill Steps Wins ABCD Award

E.L. Robinson Engineering teamed with the joint venture of the Beaver Excavating Company and Mosser Construction, Inc. to develop a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) for the LUC-24-1272 (US 24 over Norfolk Southern Railroad) and LUC 24-1293 (US Route 24 over Ramp D) structures for the LUC-24-6.19 project in District 2. This VECP resulted in a project savings of over $3 million dollars. The VECP included the realignment of Ramp D closer to the Norfolk Southern Railroad. This allowed for the elimination of the 306 foot long precast concrete arch structure over the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the 330 foot long precast concrete arch structure over Ramp D.

The two eliminated structures were replaced with a two span rigid frame/slab structure with a 57 degree +/- skew and average length of approximately 213 feet. The structure was then classified as a buried structure and was no longer classified as a tunnel as it was now less than 300 feet in length. Tunnel lighting was replaced with standard underpass lighting and the fire suppression system and advance tunnel signing was eliminated. A strut and tieback system was provided for the two span structure to provide footing lateral stability thereby permitting the footing size and pile pattern to be reduced.

The main slab reinforcing steel was designed and detailed to be perpendicular to the substructure units. The roadway barrier was designed to be integral with a substantial reinforced concrete edge beam. The two span structure was designed for overloads as applied per the contractor’s earth moving equipment. In addition, the area of mechanically stabilized earth walls was reduced by approximately 21,000 square feet. This VECP resulted in a savings of just over $3 million dollars.

LUC-24-6.19 VECP

We stand as one of the region’s leading engineering firms, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest innovations in energy and energy transmission. With office locations throughout West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, ELR is surrounded by the rich Appalachian resources that help keep America running. Our engineers are highly experienced in various energy sectors and bring tremendous insight and ability to every project. We understand the processes necessary for ensuring that the work is done correctly. This experience also enables us to produce work rapidly without compromising quality.

Energy

ELR has a strong history working with elected officials and appointed leaders across the region to develop safe, cost-effective solutions to water, sewer, and land development challenges. We have the experience and in-depth knowledge regarding permitting, contract documents, and specific regulations required to successfully complete public infrastructure projects. Our experienced engineers focus on providing infrastructure work that, if fully operational, meets the diverse needs of the public while enhancing quality of life.

Infrastructure

Our firm has serviced the private sector for many years and knows what it takes to meet clients’ expectations. The staff at ELR is highly knowledgeable in exactly what is needed to adhere to local, state, and regional regulation and design codes present in private sector development. We effectively collaborate with private, commercial, and residential developers to produce projects which are always on time and on or under budget.

Private Sector Development

We provide a full range of civil engineering and landscape architecture services for various recreational entities, including parks, athletic fields, golf courses, health and fitness facilities, and sports arenas. The talented ELR staff applies their expertise in landscape architecture and civil engineering to enhance recreational facilities for the benefit of all users, improving the community and overall quality of life. We collaborate with all partners to effectively service the recreation market.

Recreation

Highways, access roads, airports, and bridges – ELR provides truly innovative civil engineering solutions to the transportation market. Our staff has equipped the firm with an unmatched ability to produce cost savings through value engineering, supreme operating procedures, and effective project execution. We have the proven performance to provide a full range of services to satisfy transportation needs. From permitting, surveying, and construction management to geotechnical analysis, ELR delivers timely solutions for both private and public entities.

Transportation

The West Virginia Great Barrel Company Project was comprised of site development, roadway design, along with both water and wastewater service extension. Greenbrier County was one of the main areas affected by the flood of 2016 causing major negative impacts to the community and halted economic growth. Projects like this will prove to strengthen the existing infrastructure and establish the groundwork for future economic development.

The site development portion involved grading and drainage plan preparation as well as building pad elevations, parking lot design and NPDES permit filing. Further, the roadway section involved furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the construction of approximately 2,060 linear feet of roadway, including drainage, guardrail, signing and pavement markings.

The water portion of the project, referred to as the Harts Run Waterline Extension Project, extended water service to approximately 50 residential customers, the Greenbrier State Forest, a UPS Distribution Center and the WV Great Barrel Company Plant. The water is supplied by the nearby City of White Sulphur Springs Water System which makes supplying this area feasible and cost effective. Additionally, 1,500 LF of gravity sewer line was designed to extend service to the new plant.

Site Development

West Virginia Great Barrel Company, LLC

The Airport Industrial Park Site Preparation project is being implemented by the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and is necessary to provide an industrial park in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The project will expand the western side of the Airport Industrial Park by an estimated 105 acres. The project will provide a projected total of 16 business sites of varying size that will be available for a variety of business development opportunities. The project is located approximately two miles east of the City of Beckley and less than a mile north of the Airport Road exit of Interstate 64. There are currently 24 businesses located within the developed eastern side of the airport and five businesses are located on the western side of the industrial park, with the FedEx Distribution Terminal the largest employer. The FedEx Distribution Terminal is reported to have 120 employees. The Airport Industrial Park project will require approximately 900,000 cubic yards of total excavation, including the removal of usable topsoil and cut/fill quantities. The project will also require the construction of the following list of utilities and infrastructure:

2,100 linear feet of access roads to various development sites

3,000 linear feet of utility trench (electric & communications)

Raleigh County Memorial Airport Industrial Park Site Preparation

The Morgantown Utility Board is proposing water and sewer extension project to provide utility service to the proposed Mountaintop Beverage Facility planned for construction in the Morgantown Industrial Park located in Monongalia County,West Virginia. 

Specifically, the project includes the construction of a 1.3-million-gallon water - storage tank, a 750 gpm booster pump station and approximately 5,650 linear-feet of 12-inch diameter water distribution mains including necessary valves, fire hydrants and meters. The sewer portion of the project includes 6,000 feet of gravity sewer, railroad crossings, a new sewer lift station, 1,500 feet of force main including a 600-foot river bore. 

E.L. Robinson will provide preliminary engineering and final design, preparation of all necessary permits, right of way mapping, bid administration, construction engineering and project administration.

Mountaintop Beverage Facility Utility Upgrades

Transportation Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Bridge & Structural Engineering

Construction Services & Alternative Delivery

CUY-490/010-2.09/19.28 Opportunity Corridor 3

HUR-99-13.77 Value Engineering

LOR-58-7.36 Value Engineering

West Virginia 4 Landslide Repair

West Virginia DOT District 2 Landslide Remediation

West Virginia DOT District 2 Landslide Remediation (Mingo)

West Virginia DOT District 2 Landslide Remediation (Logan)

South Fork Lee Exxon Design Build

Cottageville T-Beam Design Build

Mcquain Brothers Bridge Design Build

MUS-Philo Bridge Replacement

US Army Hopson Jr. Memorial Bridge

WV10 Operational Improvements

Brecksville Road

FAI-22-9.42

Hamilton Road Phase B

Jefferson Road Design Build

MAD-70-8.62 Design Build

MOT-35-19.80

Cleveland Metroparks Whiskey Island Trail

WOO/LUC-75-30.70/0.00 Ramp 1-D VECP

E.L. Robinson Engineering (ELR) was contracted by WVDOT – DOH in a modified design-build delivery procurement as the engineer of record for items that included pavement relief joints, the new interstate profile for I-70, 24 /7 monitor, and owners’ representative in support of the long wall panels mining passing under I-70. There is predicted subsidence of the roadway due to extraction of the coal seam by longwall mining operations approximately 800 feet below the Interstate roadway. The preparation, response, and mitigation efforts were necessary to keep the Interstate open to traffic without major interruption in the level of service. Project conditions that were anticipated were heavy traffic, significant roadway damage, urgent roadway maintenance and repair, and short project timelines. The health and safety of the public was premier in the planning and execution of this work.

Tunnel Ridge Mining (TRM) mining operation in the Pittsburgh (Longwall Panel Nos. 15 - 22) coal seam which is approximately seven feet thick and 800 feet below ground surface, under the Interstate 70. TRM, as owner of the mineral rights, the law allows the mining activity to subside the ground surface in order to extract the coal. The subsidence to the ground surface from longwall mining ranged from 4 to 5 feet to the roadway of Interstate 70.

ELR was contracted to provide operational, engineering, subsidence monitoring and inspection, and the administrative guidance services for this project. The longwall panels are three miles long and the width varies from 1,050 feet to 1,200. ELR designed the pavement relief joints and new interstate profile for each panel for both pre- and post-mining conditions. ELR’s role also included the oversight of maintenance of temporary facilities at the westbound Welcome Center. ELR’s design work included roadway, drainage, maintenance of traffic, signage, pavement marking, as well as the plans for repairs and reconstruction of I-70 monitoring at the Welcome Center site. The welcome center was affected by the mining subsidence.

ELR provided project operational, engineering, monitoring, inspection, and administration guidance for pre- and post-mining operations while restoring I-70 back to its 70-mph design speed after full subsidence has been realized. Traffic operations were maintained during the project. Mitigative measure utilized on this project were: installation of pavement relief joints, Welcome Center Building was taken offline for public use, deployment of portable restroom facilities was implemented, off-site emergency detour utilizing US Rte. 40, changeable message boarded were utilized. During the mining operation under the Interstate, ELR monitored the roadway 24 hours per day until the mining was completed. For that panel making sure that the roadway was safe for traffic and providing direction to the contractor in charge of maintenance.

Emergency Management

Design and Construction of Long Wall Panels Due to Coal Seam Mining

E.L. Robinson Engineering (ELR) is providing Emergency Management Professional services to the City of Hanahan. ELR is assisting the city with the management of cost recovery and reimbursement tasks that occur post-disaster.

Consulting services including but not limited to:

Review of current City policies, assistance with development and implementation of new City policies

Document management including preparation, submittal to the State, and FEMA and warehousing pf records.

Assistance with hazard mitigation proposals, alternate projects, and improved projects

Assistance with preparation accurate and comprehensive project worksheets

Submittal of documentation in a timely manner for reimbursement

Cost Recovery and Reimbursement Services

Hurricane Evacuation Gate Monitoring On I-64

Structural Assessments of Storm Damaged Homes

Planning and Environmental

C-5613J Hickory St. Intersection Improvements

Grant Street Bridge Data Collection

Harvey Road Connector PEL Study

Merit Solar – Pipeline Road

Long-range Planning Training Assistance

R-2553 US 70 Kinston Bypass

SC 133 Bridge Replacement Feasibility Study

LUC-24-6.19 Ramp D Realignment and LUC-24-1272 Value Engineering

CUY-90-14.90 (CCG1)

Harmon Creek Bridge

FRA-Trabue Road

Five Rivers Pedestrian Bridge

CUY-77-13.80 Design Build (CCG6B)

COL-7-26.30

Land Planning & Landscape Architecture

WVDOH Lewis County ADA Sidewalk Renovations

WVDNR Forks of Coal State Natural Area

Tucker County Rocks! Recreation Trail

Stratton Street Streetscape

Mt. Hope Streetscape and Historical Park

Discovery Junction Community Park

Corrick’s Ford Battlefield Master Plan

Bluestone Adventure Trails Feasibility Study

Utilities Engineering

Woodsfield Long Term Control Plan Phase III

Jewett Water Treatment Plan Improvements Project

Ironton CSO Storm & Sanitary Sewer Separation

Harts Run Waterline Extension Project

Elkhorn Creek Phase II Water Project

Clay Water Storage Tanks Replacement Project

City of Salem Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey

City of Ronceverte Water Distribution System

Cadiz Water Distribution System Improvements Phase I

Blue Knob Waterline Extension

E.L. Robinson completed construction plans for intersection upgrades to the Worthington Road and Big Walnut Road intersection. As part of the project, an analysis of intersection for various alternatives was completed. This project is located in Genoa Township and includes two-lane roads that intersect at a four-way stop at an angle of 53°±. Worthington Road is classified as an urban collector, while Big Walnut Road is classified as an urban minor arterial, with both containing graded shoulders, road side ditches, and no pedestrian facilities. As part of the project, a Feasibility Study was completed that included development of intersection alternatives, cost estimates, determining right of way impacts, traffic studies, turn lane development, and determining environmental impacts. Alternatives considered were curbed and uncurbed signalized intersections and roundabouts. Roundabout alternatives were designed to accommodate future widening along the Big Walnut Road corridor. In addition, intersection alternatives were developed at the Big Walnut Road and Ketterington Lane/Satinwood Drive intersection which also included signals and roundabout concepts. The signalized intersection option at Worthington Road and Big Walnut Road was selected as the preferred alternative. Construction plans included a two-way left turn lane on Big Walnut Road from Worthington Road to Ketterington Lane/Satinwood Drive. Accommodations for a future multi-lane path along Big Walnut Road were also provided.

DEL-CR13-4.04

E.L. Robinson Engineering was contracted by the Upshur County Development Authority to provide engineering services for the development of an approximately 20 Acre Industrial Park near Buckhannon, WV. This project included an approximately 2000 LF access roadway that would be conveyed to WVDOH upon completion. The project also included approximately 300,000 CY of excavation, temporary and permanent storm water control structures, approximately 5100 LF of 8” waterline, 2000 LF of 8” gravity sanitary sewer, 2700 LF of 4” force main sanitary sewer, and a sanitary sewer lift station and sewer access road.

Services provided included the preparation of the preliminary layouts and conceptual designs, environmental permitting applications, final design and route selection, preparation of plans and details for construction, preparation of bidding and contract documents and the advertisement of bids, pre bid conference, conducted bid opening and bid evaluation, assisted in the contract award, conducted pre construction conference, provided full time construction inspection, and processed pay estimates and shop drawing submittals.

Surveying & Technology

Upshur County Industrial Park

EL Robinson Engineering Co. teamed with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. to prepare a bid for the West Virginia Department of Highways for the Corridor H – Kerens to US 219 Connector project. The project extends Corridor H (US 48), in a northeasterly direction, from its current termini near Kerens in Randolph County to the Proposed US 219 Connector, which is located about half way between Montrose and Parsons on US 219 in Tucker County. The project consisted of approximately 7.5 miles of new four-lane divided highway, multiple at-grade intersections, a concrete box underpass structure, approximately 2.5 miles of side road access, forest trail head parking areas and five sets of mainline structures. The structures on this project ranged from 550 feet to 1,300 feet in length. There was approximately 10.5 million cubic yards of earthwork associated with this project as well. The bid price was $210,00,000 and is the largest project ever let by the West Virginia Department of Highways.

Other elements of design on this project included rockfall catchment areas, waste areas, gas line relocation, right-of-way layout, major and minor drainage design, sediment and erosion control measures and aquatic organism passages with naturalized stream design.

The Corridor H project, as a whole, is known for its environmental sensitivity. This portion of the project was no exception. Many of the streams within the construction area were Tier 3 waters, or discharged into Tier 3 waters. Also, the majority of this project (4.75 miles) was located within the Monongahela National Forest.

Corridor H, Kerens to US 219 Connector Design Build

E.L. Robinson Engineering completed plans for the Franklin County Engineer to replace the deficient 206 foot 2 span bridge over the Olentangy River. The project involved an aesthetically enhanced signature bridge. The bridge now has a three-span, post-tensioned, concrete girder end-anchored superstructure.

Other project requirements included correcting the existing deficient roadway alignment, complex hydraulic modeling, developing permanent stormwater run-off controls (BMPs), and providing enhanced 3D renderings for the stakeholder and public involvement meetings.

FRA-Dodridge Street Bridge

The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received grant to build a pedestrian bridge approximately 900 feet, crossing the lake at Stonewall Jackson Resort Park, which connects the lodge to the campground. An initial concept plan was developed for the bridge in 2008 which serves as the basis of the final design which ELR was retained to develop. ELR’s aim was to produce the most effective, quality bridge design, while working within the project’s budget parameters. ELR strategically broke up the project into various bidding elements to achieve this aim. ELR utilized the talent of their diverse staff of landscape architects, civil and structural engineers to complete the highly functional bridge design. The bridge is a 10-foot timber pile bridge with appropriate wooden decking and handrail. The accessible approach on the lodge side is complete and the contractor was required to connect the bridge to that existing approach. At the campground end of the bridge an alignment has been shown on the plans, which will allow for the Resort to build the accessible approach separate from the bridge construction.

Stonewall Jackson Resort Park Pedestrian Bridge

E.L. Robinson developed pavement layout and grading plan for the area around the new Albert Paley sculpture titled “Hallelujah”

The entrance of the Clay Center was transformed by this unique, abstract sculpture installed in the front plaza circle. The elements of the plaza included concrete steps, cast in place concrete pavement, pavers and landscaping.

Clay Center Sculpture Plaza

E.L Robinson teamed with Kokosing Construction Company as joint advocates for the first ever design-build highway project for the West Virginia Department of Highways (WVDOT). The design enhances traffic safety and opens new economic development opportunities for the state and its people.

This project consists of approximately 6.29 miles of new four-lane divided highway, an interchange with WV 34, and approximately 3.34 miles of side road access and two sets of mainline structures. The project involved 6.8 miles of pavement, two bridges, 28 culverts, 39 storm sewer runs, one interchange, six at-grade intersections, realignment of four local roads and one state route, over 8,000,000 cubic yards of earthwork, 6 modified NPDES documents, two reviewing agencies (WVDOH, DEP), and 21-day review times.

The bid price was $73,819,000 and was approximately $30 million under the next bidder. One of the reasons that the bid price was substantially lower was due to ELR’s innovative design. The original quantity of excavation was expected to be 11 million cubic yards, but was able to be reduced by 3 million cubic yards, thanks to the expertise of our qualified staff. Additional benefits from this reduced excavation included less impact on the topography and environment.

In order to meet the construction timetable, the design phase needed to be completed in four months. The design schedule followed the contractor’s CPM schedule, which permitted construction crews to begin the massive excavation task the day after notice to proceed was issued by the West Virginia Department of Highways. The project involved moving approximately 8,000,000 cubic yards of earth and placement of 290,000 square yards of non-reinforced Portland Cement Pavement, along with several large size drainage structures. To complete construction in the time frame needed, both day and night crews were utilized.

US Route 35 Design Build

E.L. Robinson Engineering has continually adapted and expanded its skill set to best serve and improve the communities in which we work and live. The following sample projects provide a very small glimpse at what ELR has accomplished in the civil engineering field.

Sample Projects
Project Info	State	Construction Cost	Cut Sheet
West Virginia Great Barrel Company, LLC Client: West Virginia Great Barrel Company, LLC Location: Greenbrier County	State: West Virginia	Cost:$1,500,000	View/Download:
Raleigh County Memorial Airport Industrial Park Site Preparation Client: New River Gorge Regional Development Location: Raleigh	State: West Virginia	Cost:$8,300,000	View/Download:
Mountaintop Beverage Facility Utility Upgrades Client: Morgantown Utility Board Location: Monongalia County	State: West Virginia	Cost:$6,500,000	View/Download:
Skyline Drive Rehabilitation Client: MC3 Solutions / Owner: National Park Service Location: Shenandoah National Park, Luray	State: Virginia	Cost:$15,000,000	View/Download:
I-81 MM 48 NB Acceleration Lane Extension Design-Build Project Client: A&J Development and Excavation / Owner: VDOT Location: Smyth County	State: Virginia	Cost:$7,000,000	View/Download:
Northstar Boulevard Client: J2 Engineers, Inc. Location: Loudoun County	State: Virginia	Cost:$45,800,000	View/Download:
I-40 Exit 300-319 Client: North Carolina Department of Transportation Location: Wake and Johnson Counties	State: North Carolina	Cost:$360,175,000	View/Download:
Providence Road Project Client: US Developments / McNeel Properties / BestBox Storage Location: Kingston Drive, Waxhaw	State: North Carolina	Cost:$10,000,000	View/Download:
CUY-490/010-2.09/19.28 Opportunity Corridor 3 Client: Michael Baker International Location: Cleveland	State: Ohio	Cost:$150,000,000	View/Download:
HUR-99-13.77 Value Engineering Client: Mosser Construction Location: Huron County	State: Ohio	Cost:$1,280,600	View/Download:

Proven Performance.

Highlighted Projects

Sample Projects