PROJECT REPORT

This estimate amounting to Rs. 3,84,86,000.00 Rupees (Rupees Three

crore eighty four lakh eighty six thousand) only has been framed by the Executive
Engineer, PWD, Guwahati NH Division to show the probable cost for Special repair to
NH - 37 for the year 2014-15 ; Repair of Bridge Approaches of RCC Bridge No: 34/1
(Krishnai Bridge) & 84/1 (Singra Bridge) by providing pitched protection in front
Slope and approach road with apron etc. under Guwahati NH Division in the State of
Assam.
Bridge No.34/1 (Krishnai Bridge) and Bridge No 84/1 (Singra Bridge)
are two important major bridges located in Dudhnoi Agia & Boko- Dudhnoi
Sections of NH-37 in the District of Goalpara & Kamrup (Rural) respectively. The
details of the two bridge structures are as follows

Bridge
No.

Carriage
way
width
(in mtr.)

34/1

7.50

84/1

7.5

No. of
span &
length of
each
span
3 X 32.23
(1 X
40.60) +
(1X39.10)

Detail of Bridge Structures

Foundation

Sub
Structure

Super
Structure

Well

RCC Solid

Well

RCC Solid

P.S.C. girder
bridge
P.S.C. girder
bridge

The details of existing protection works are as follows:

Bridge No

Bank Protection & Present condition

34/1

Stone boulder pitching with apron in front slope and

approach washed away
Stone boulder pitching with apron in front slope and
approach washed away

84/1

The bridge approaches were eroded by heavy rush of flood water on

22 September 2014 forcing the authorities to close the movement of all heavy
vehicles through the Bridges. The Goalpara end of Br No. 34/1 was badly affected
and the extent of scouring was such that only light vehicles carrying relief materials
to flood affected people, were allowed to move over the Bridge.
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The Guwahati end of Br. No. 84/1 was also affected and light traffic was
only allowed through one half of the bridge Section.

Temporary restoration works were started immediately from 23 rd

September and the bridge approaches were temporarily restored by 28/09/2014.
Photographs of the bridges along with the damaged approaches are attached at
annexure X. The Highway closer report to the Ministry was sent immediately after
occurrence of the heavy flood and enclosed at annexure Y for ready reference.
The Regional Officer, MoRT&H, Guwahati, visited the affected bridge
sites on 27 September 2014 and advised to take up the permanent restoration
work of the two bridges under Special repair head for the year 2014-15. Accordingly
this estimate has been framed with detailed repair proposals for immediate
approval and sanction.
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Necessity: The flash flood that devastated many parts of Garo Hills and
districts of Kamrup Rural and Goalpara in western Assam during September 22/23
this year was triggered by cloud burst in Garo Hills. The Cloud bursts are
meteorological events which generate copious rainfall usually more than 100mm
per hour over a short spell of time with the downpour concentrated on a small
geographical area.
The continuous down pour in upper reach of the rivers and adjoining
Garo Hills carried heavy Storm water and floating debris with high velocity. The
water way of the Bridge was not sufficient to discharge such huge volume of water
as the flow of water was not axial, resulting in the scouring and frontal attack of the
approaches.
The Hydraulic data observed during the recent flood have therefore
been used to design the protection works capable of withstanding such scouring
and frontal attacks of similar magnitude in future.
Scope of Work: - This estimate comprises of protection works at embankment
and front along with repair of damaged road sections.
The detailed scope of work for Br no. 34/1 is as follows:
(A)
Road works :(1)Construction of embankment Sub grade & Shoulder.
(2)Construction of Granular Sub - Base of 250mm thick (Bottom-150mm will be
executed for full formation width).
(3)Construction of 250mm thick WMM in two layers.
(4)Construction of 50mm thick BM layer.
(5)Construction of 75mm thick DBM layer.
(6)Construction of 30mm thick BC layer.
(7)Construction of Mastic Asphalt of 69mm thick is provided for full bridge
length.
(8)Safety works, traffic signs and road appurtenances such as R.P.M., Solar Stud,
tubular Delineators & Metal Crash barrier etc.
(9)Construction of Approach slab, Back Filling behind abutment etc.

(B)
Protection Works:(1) Protection works at the embankment and front slopes by laying of boulder
apron in wire crates, filter media underneath the pitching.
The detailed scope of work for Br no. 84/1 is as follows:
(A)
Road works :(1)Construction of embankment Sub grade & Shoulder.
(2)Construction of Granular Sub - Base of 225mm thick (Bottom-150mm will be
executed for full formation width).
(3)Construction of 225mm thick WMM in two layers.
(4)Construction of 50mm thick BM.
(5)Construction of 60mm thick DBM layer.
(6)Construction of 40mm thick BC layer.
(7)Construction of Mastic Asphalt wearing coat of 69mm thick is provided for full
bridge length.
(8)Safety works, traffic signs and road appurtenances such as R.P.M., Solar Stud,
tubular Delineators & Metal Crash barrier.
(9)Construction of Approach slab, Back Filling behind abutment etc.
The Pavement thickness has been considered as per the existing crust
thickness at the bridge approaches which are 655mm for Br.No: 34/1 and
600mm for Br.No: 84/1
(B)
Protection Works:(1) Protection works at the embankment and front slopes by laying of boulder
apron in wire crates, filter media underneath the pitching.

Specification: The works are proposed to be carried out as per MoRT&H

specification (5th revision) for Road and Bridge Works.
Construction Programme:Schedule of completion of work: 120 days after allotment of the work.
Phasing:
Year
2014-15

Physical
100%

Financial (Rs in Lakhs)

384.86

Rates: The rates provided in this estimate are taken from SOR for Roads, bridges
and culverts for all National Highways Assam P.W. (Building & N.H.) Department for
the year 2014-15. The Lead considered in case of analysis of rates for Earthwork,
Sub-base and base-courses are as per Quarry & Borrow Area Chart enclosed.

(Afzal Karim)
Executive Engineer, PWD
Guwahati NH Division,
Guwahati