Road Design Engineering 

The Road Design section of the Transportation Division is responsible for design work of various County transportation capital improvement projects, as well as storm damage road repair projects and bridge rehabilitation projects. A staff of five engineers and technicians are responsible for preparing plans and specifications for construction projects as well as providing input in updating the annual Capital Improvement Program.  The section is also responsible for various state and federal grant requests for roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.

Projects Currently in Design by this Unit:

•           EAST ZAYANTE RD AT 8538 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 35-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2011.

•           ALBA ROAD P.M. 0.92 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 40-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a reinforced concrete crib retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           EMPIRE GRADE P.M. 15.0 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 150-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           SOQUEL SAN JOSE RD P.M. 8.6 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 40-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           EUREKA CANYON RD P.M. 7.2 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 40-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           HAMES ROAD AT 499 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 100-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           CALABASAS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

            This project will provide sidewalks, bicycle lanes and storm drain improvements. The project scope includes the construction of sidewalks including curb and gutters, bicycle lanes, drainage inlets and underground storm drain pipes along Calabasas Rd from Buena Vista to Bradford Street. The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           SAN ANDREAS ROAD LEFT TURN PROJECT

            This project will provide a left hand turn pocket on San Andreas Rd at Bonita Drive. The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           BRANCIFORTE DR. PM 5.06 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 60-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities and erosion control measures. The anticipated construction start date is summer 2012.

•           QUAIL HOLLOW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

            This project will provide for the replacement of the Quail Hollow Bridge over Zayante Creek, 0.01 miles west of East Zayante Road.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2013.

•           SAN LORENZO AVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

            This project will provide for the replacement of the San Lorenzo Ave Bridge over the San Lorenzo River in Felton.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2013.

•           OLD COUNTY ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

            This project will provide for the replacement of the Old County Road Bridge over Earl Creek in Ben Lomond.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2014.

Projects Currently in Construction:

•           BEAR CREEK ROAD P.M. 5.05 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 45-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures. 

•           HIGHLAND WAY P.M. 4.32 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of a 75-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a steel soldier pile and timber lagging retaining wall, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures. 

•           SCHULTIES ROAD P.M. 1.14 STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT

            This project will provide for the repair of an 80-lineal-foot road slipout. The project scope includes the construction of a reinforced earth backfill, installation of guard rail, road drainage facilities, and erosion control measures.  The anticipated construction start date is summer 2011.

 •           GRAHAM HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Road Design Engineering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  September, 2011