Core Insights - Shimmick Construction Company has been awarded a $45.4 million contract for seismic retrofitting and improvements to the Murray Street Bridge at Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor, enhancing seismic resilience and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians [1][2]. Company Overview - Shimmick is recognized as a leading provider of water and critical infrastructure solutions across the United States, with a strong history of delivering complex infrastructure projects, including the largest wastewater recycling system in Orange County and the Hoover Dam [5]. - In 2024, Shimmick was ranked among the top ten builders in various categories by Engineering News Record, including water supply (8), dams and reservoirs (6), and water treatment and desalination plants (7) [5]. Project Details - The project involves comprehensive upgrades, including the installation of new piles, extended pile caps, new columns, and bent caps, as well as wider bike lanes and a dedicated sidewalk on the south side of the bridge [3]. - The design will feature see-through barrier rails to enhance views while ensuring safety [3]. - Shimmick has a proven track record of similar projects, such as the Caltrans Dumbarton Bridge Seismic Retrofit and the Port of San Francisco Illinois Street Intermodal Bridge [4].
Shimmick Awarded $45.4M Murray Street Bridge Project in Santa Cruz