Kenyon-Shannock Railroad Bridge #149
Replacement

Enough liners were supplied to build a section of abutment and wing wall. Once the concrete was placed, these liners were stripped and reused for all subsequent sections. Clear silicone sealant was used at the joints of all adjoining liners to provide a continuous pattern.

Once the concrete was cured and power washed, the artists from Concrete Resurfacing began their magic. Each stone was stained manually and then sponged to match the variegated color of the local stone. Each color shade was approved, on site, by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation historical representative. The total amount of textured surface was 2300 square feet.

As part of the bridge replacement, there was approximately 1,500 feet of approach roadway. This included concrete sidewalks, curbing, walls and landscaping. In keeping with the historical theme, exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks were installed using a special dark aggregate which was also chosen by the RI DOT historical representative. Stonewalls were constructed similar to those used in the middle and late nineteenth century and extensive tree planting and landscaping was performed. As a result of the considerable design measures incorporated into the project, the new bridge at Shannock has a compatible appearance that blends into the village and avoids serious disruption of the historic setting. Thus proving that progress and history can exist harmoniously on our quaint, yet progressive New England highways and byways.

Before and after shots of the Kenyon-Shannock Bridge

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