CLIENT: City of Chilliwack
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Chilliwack retained PRI to conduct a structural integrity assessment of 55 existing timber and steel bridges located across various parks and trails within the municipality.
CHALLENGE:
With 55 bridges of varying construction types spread across the municipality, the City required a thorough and consistent evaluation to identify public safety risks, determine remaining service life, and establish a prioritized plan for repairs — all within a framework that could guide long-term infrastructure budgeting.
APPROACH:
PRI assessed all 55 bridges for structural integrity, public safety hazards, estimated lifespan, and repair requirements. Each structure was evaluated individually, culminating in a complete assessment package that included a detailed repair plan and cost estimates.
OUTCOME:
The City of Chilliwack was satisfied with the findings and adopted the assessment as the guiding framework for their 5-year parks and trail bridge repair program.