::: ::: Krech Ojard Engineers and Architects ::: :::

Architecture Overview
Educational/Institutional
--Proctor Schools
--Rockridge Elementary
--Kirby Plaza Project
--St. Scholastica
--St. Scholastica Housing
--Aftenro Home
--Bemidji State University
--Pike Lake Elementary

Commercial
--KBJR TV6
--North Shore Bank Place
--Colonial Square
--Edgewater Hotel Waterpark
--Hermantown Plaza
--Holappa Office Building
--Link Snacks Headquarters
--Metro Credit Union
--Midtown Professional Bldg

Cultural
--Nett Lake

Convenience Store
--Bena Community Center
--Bois Forte Public Works
--Leech Lake Early Childhood
--Mille Lacs Gov't Center
--Mille Lacs Housing
--Mille Lacs Wellness Center
--Minishinaakwang
--Nay Ah Shing Renovation
--Bad River Elder Center
--Vermilion Wellness Center

Healthcare/Municipal
--Superior Bong Airport
--Gnesen Township Fire Hall
--Cornerstone Dental
--Lakeside Dental,

Civil Overview
--WI Dept. of Transportation
--NSSR Railroad Bridge
--Brule River Bridge
--Eastview Road Bridge
--North Shore Bank

of Commerce
--Hammond Ave
--Hibbing Taconite Co.
--West Buckhorn Road
--Bluff Creek Bridge
--Ferncliff Park
--Heartland State Trail
--Kirby Plaza

Marine Overview
--Midwest Energy Resources
--Seaway Port Authority
--Raising Panama Barge
--Douglas MacArthur Bridge
--City of Detroit
--Mobile River Terminal
--Denver Water Gross Dam
--Gulf Port Mississippi
--Conoco/Venco
--CN Ore Docks
--Cenex-Harvest
--General Mills
--Interlake Steel Superfund
--Lorain Harbor
--Michigan Island Dock
--P & C Docks
--Port of Erie
--Silver Bay Safe Harbor
--South Wind Maritime

Mechanical & Electrical

Mechanical &
Electrical Overview
--Web Inspection Model (3d)
--Shiploader Fatigue (3d)
--Taconite Ballingdrums (3d)
--Sand Processing Fac. (3d)
--Paper Machine Model (3d)
--Ore Loadout Study (3d)
--Olmsted Dam (3d)
--Limestone Material

Handling Study (3d)
--Flour Load-out Study (3d)
--Fine Ore Surge Conveyor

Study (3d)
--Derrick Screens (3d)
--Dust Collection

System (3d)
--Dust Suppression system
--Seward Storage Facility
-- Minntac

Limestone Unloading
-- Minntac Conversion
--Midwest Energy
--Consumers Energy
--Hallett Dock
--Taconite Harbor
--Color-coded P & IDs

Structural Overview
--Graymont Superior Plant
--Olmsted Dam (3d)
--Interflour Vietnam (3d)
--United Taconite (3d)
--Shiploader Assessment
--Dallas Convention Center
--School District of Superior
--Duluth's Bayfront

Music Pavillion
--Minnesota Slip Bridge

Rail Overview
--Hallet Dock
--Peru Copper
--Gavilon
--Potlatch
--ABC Rail
--NorthShoreScenicRailroad
--CN Bridge Replacement
--CN Rail Siding Extensions
--Cleveland Cliffs-Rail Study
--Hibbing Taconite Co.
--North Shore Mining
--Poly Met DFS Study
--Taconite Harbor-Rail Study
--CN Rail WI

Main Realignment
--Alaskan Railroad's Seward

Storage Facility

Bebo Arches (HibTac) Hibbing, MN

Project Description:Krech Ojard & Associates, P.A., partnered with Lakehead Constructors in a design-build project of two concrete arch bridges to carry heavy-haul mining trucks over a state highway and a rail line. The Burlington Northern Sante Fe Mine Haul Road overpass is the largest precast concrete tunnel in North America. It supports 20 feet of fill and 500-ton mining trucks.

Special Issues and Needs:
Temporary detours were provided during construction to keep mine production on schedule and minimize inconvenience to the public. The superstructure was erected in 5 days. The services of Krech Ojard & Associates, P.A. were invaluable in keeping the project on schedule and under budget.

Services provided:
• Completed topographic survey.
• Developed preliminary design concept.
• Prepared plan and construction documents.
• Managed contract administration and construction management.
• Assisted with final acceptance.

Project Summary:
The project was completed in 1998. The bridge allows increased production and safety improvements.

NSSR Bridge Replacement

Ontario Railroad Announcement

Superior Bong Airport

Graymont Superior

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