Portal North Bridge Replacement
This project replaces the existing movable bridge, built in 1910, over the Hackensack River with a high-level fixed-span tied-arch bridge, eliminating marine-related rail service interruptions. The new structure will rise more than 50 feet above the river and will be one of the first network tied-arch rail bridges in the United States. The overall project extends approximately 2.5 miles along the Northeast Corridor and includes approach structures, track realignment, and supporting rail infrastructure improvements. The bridge replacement removes conflicts with maritime traffic, improves reliability, and enables higher train speeds.
Amtrak’s Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager services include providing pre-award services including technical review of bid documents, RFI support, bid evaluations, and construction management planning, as well as post-award services encompassing force account coordination, submittal review, quality management, claims evaluation, stakeholder coordination, construction inspection, and coordination of track, signal, and catenary interface activities to support phased construction and operational continuity along the corridor. SC Engineers as a subconsultant is providing resident engineering, inspection, and document control management services.
