Project Portfolio

USH 10/STH 22 & 54/CTH A Interchange,
Frontage Roads, Bypass & Airport
Waupaca, Wisconsin

Owner:
WisDOT, District 4

Award:
2005 Project of the Year

American Public Works Association
State & National

Design of an interchange and frontage road consisting of over 6 miles of new roadway construction. The project was built in conjunction with a new 5,200’ runway at the Waupaca Municipal Airport to take advantage of earthmoving efficiencies and favorable construction prices. Through this cooperative effort, Wisconsin taxpayers saved nearly $1M. OMNNI designed the airport expansion and provided construction engineering services.

The interchange structure is a two span, 54W-inch, prestressed concrete girder bridge with an overall length of 249 feet. The 99-foot width accommodates 2 through lanes, a left turn lane, raised median, and a 10-foot bicycle/pedestrian trail on the west side of the structure. The interchange was constructed and opened in 2004.

Design of the bypass project involves connecting the new interchange with the existing STH 22/54 on the east side of Waupaca. The bypass will include a bridge over the Waupaca River. Construction is scheduled for 2007.

Achievements:

• Completed 3 years ahead of schedule
• Combining projects saved taxpayers more than $500,000 on earthwork costs
• Contractor’s bids came in $3 million lower than the estimate, saving taxpayers even more money
• Increased public safety and welfare
• Removed 23 dangerous access points on
  USH 10, including the deadly CTH A intersection
• Development opportunities are estimated to create 500 new jobs
• New, longer runway will attract and retain industry in Waupaca
• Infrastructure installed for future utility connections will save approximately $1 million in future utility construction costs
• Cooperative effort of public & private sectors paves way for future collaborative projects

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