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Tom Adams Bridge Structural Repairs

Project Description

The Tom Adams Bridge over the Lemon Bay Intracoastal Waterway, originally constructed in 1965, is scheduled for repairs to extend its service life and ensure its continued safe operation. This project includes procuring an engineering firm to design the necessary structural repairs, followed by contracting with a construction firm to carry out the rehabilitation work.

Some of the necessary repairs include a generator replacement, pile jacket repairs, bridge fender repairs, structural repairs, and control panel updates.

Project Location

The Tom Adams Bridge is located on Beach Road over the Lemon Bay Intracoastal Waterway. 

Latest Updates

Project Update -  August 2026

Titan Construction has been awarded the construction contract, and KCI Engineering has been awarded the Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) contract.

The pre‑construction meeting was held on June 18, 2026. Due to the specialized nature of this bridge, the contractor is conducting various on‑site meetings with subcontractors to confirm lead times for several key components. Through this coordination, we met and have issued a notice to proceed date of August 17, 2026.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $182,143.50
Engineering $205,749.50
Construction $2,423,899.80
Funding source(s): Road and Bridge

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Design Development 05/27/2025 03/20/2026 01/23/2026
Construction 08/17/2026 12/15/2026
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Project Phase
Construction

Last Updated
08/04/2026

Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering

Design Engineer/Architect
DRMP Engineering

Construction Contractor
Titan Construction

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