transportation Drainage: Keeping Communities Connected
Reliable transportation routes are critical to the health and well-being of communities across the globe. But before an ounce of pavement is poured, the design team must first solve a number of challenges, including drainage design for the transportation route.
While roadways provide critical connections for society that enhance our quality of life, they also have the potential to disrupt the natural environment in ways that can negatively impact that quality of life in the future. Drainage engineering for transportation requires detailed analysis and design expertise in order to protect the nature and function of the environment and to ensure the future reliability of the transportation route.
HOW EPS GROUP CAN HELP
Our experienced team of engineers has been successfully navigating the balance between drainage and roadway bridges, cross-culverts, storm drains, and in-channel structures for over 20 years. We utilize both time-tested tools of the trade as well as the latest in methods for modeling complex hydraulic systems. The EPS team has experience supporting roadway projects of all sizes including urban corridor interstate widening and reconstruction, rural highway bridges and culverts, city arterial roadways, and roadways within residential/commercial developments.
EPS Group also brings to the table a strong relationship and understanding of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) systems and processes. In addition to our experience on ADOT projects, we also have experience working with ADOT’s Local Public Agency (LPA) Section where we have helped smaller municipalities navigate the federal funding process to complete transportation projects.
TRANSPORTATION DRAINAGE DESIGN:
A DELICATE BALANCING ACT
The intersection of a transportation route and a natural stream or drainage feature represents a confluence of conflicting purposes. On one hand, the transportation route provides a connecting link for society and enables…
OUR TEAM’S EXPERIENCE
Justin Beeler, PE, CFM
Senior Project Manager
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)
SR-89 White Spar Road Improvements* – Prescott, AZ
Drainage design for roadway and pedestrian walkway improvements
Kachina Trail* – Kachina Village, AZ
Drainage design for roadway widening and profile improvements
Erosion Mitigation Design* – Payson, AZ
Erosion mitigation evaluation and repair for Slate Creek and Preacher Canyon sites
US 60 Roadway Improvements* – Sun City, AZ
Drainage design for 7 miles of roadway improvements along US 60 east of L303
US 60 Roadway Improvements* – Superior, AZ
Drainage design for 3 miles of roadway improvements along US 60 in Superior
MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MCDOT)
Desert Hills Drive at Skunk Creek* – Phoenix, AZ
Drainage design for existing at-grade to protected crossing and floodplain revisions
Navajo DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NDOT)
Low Water Crossings* – Navajo Nation, AZ
Offsite hydrology and hydraulic analysis for multiple low water crossings on Navajo Nation
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Lower Buckeye Road Paving Project* – Buckeye, AZ
Drainage design for 1 mile of new roadway improvements for Lower Buckeye Road
* Projects completed prior to joining EPS Group
Matthew Schraan, PE
Project Engineer
CITY OF GLOBE
Pinal Creek Bridge – Globe, AZ
Evaluation and analysis of stormwater runoff for bridge replacement project
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)
US60X – Maricopa County, AZ
Drainage design for 5+ mile roadway project
CITY OF PHOENIX (COP) AND MCDOT
Southern Avenue – Phoenix, AZ
Drainage design for major roadway project
CITY OF MARICOPA
EWC – Maricopa, AZ
Drainage design for 2+ mile major roadway project
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY (GRIC)
Vee Quiva Way and Komatke Lane Realignment Project –Gila River Indian Community, AZ
Roadway drainage design for a 0.5 mile roadway realignment project
MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MCDOT)
New River HIPR – Phoenix, AZ
Impact evaluation for proposed increase in roadway elevation of existing low water crossings
Vulture Mountain Regional Park – Maricopa County, AZ
Drainage design for a new county regional park
Northern Parkway: El Mirage Alternative Access – Dysart, AZ
Irrigation infrastructure design for roadway project located within an existing irrigated farm field
Peak View SDR – Maricopa County, AZ
Prepared scoping design report for a proposed minor roadway paving project
TOWN OF GILBERT
Lower Buckeye Road Paving Project* – Buckeye, AZ
Drainage design for 1 mile of new roadway improvements for Lower Buckeye Road
Why EPS GRoup?
As a top 10 firm in the Southwest region, our team represents some of the best talent in the industry and in their respective disciplines. Founded in 2003, EPS Group’s home office is in Mesa, AZ and has nearly doubled in size over the past six years with more than 250 employees, becoming Arizona’s largest locally-owned multi-disciplinary land and infrastructure development firm. With a passion for improving the communities in which we live, and as a trusted partner for our clients. EPS Group has had a lasting impact on the local landscape from major private development to public works projects.
When you select EPS Group, you unlock the capacity of a large-scale firm that provides people-first solutions. Our innovative approach to problem solving helps us navigate and adapt to a world that is constantly changing and increasing in complexity. With decades of experience in our respective markets we have established our firm as an industry leader.
Contact Us To Learn More
Scott Elliot
Strategic Business Development
scott.elliot@epsgroupinc.com
Justin Beeler
Senior Project Manager, Flood Control
justin.beeler@epsgroupinc.com
Land Development
Whether planning a new retail or mixed-use development, building an educational or healthcare facility, or developing a master-planned community, EPS Group provides value-driven solutions to complex real estate development challenges for both private developers and local municipalities.
Transportation / Transit
We cultivate innovative solutions in roadway design and project management for major transportation projects in public and private markets. Our work provides answers to complicated questions in transportation engineering and our leaders strive to design the safest and most cost-effective transportation systems for future generations.
Survey / Geospatial
EPS Group utilizes state-of-the-art tools and instruments to add value to land development, infrastructure, and utility projects. Our talented geospatialists utilize laser scanning, aerial mapping, and drone technology to collect, analyze, and process data to deliver high-quality 3D models, maps, and panoramas of otherwise inaccessible areas.
Flood Control
EPS Group engineers utilize the latest hydrologic and hydraulic modeling technologies to support drainage infrastructure design, master plan studies, and floodplain mapping revisions. We provide proven solutions to challenging drainage engineering projects. Our expertise includes two-dimensional modeling, master plan studies, floodplain analysis, and drainage design
WATER RESOURCES
EPS Group engineers utilize the latest water resource technologies and lessons learned from the development of miles of water, reclaimed water and sanitary sewer facilities. We provide proven solutions to challenging water/wastewater engineering projects.
PLANNING
Planning is a dynamic process between clients, municipalities, design consultants, and the community. EPS Group professionals expertly navigate through tough land use, entitlement, design, and construction challenges to enhance communities, and foster sustainable environments and quality lifestyles.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Our design professionals challenge current trends to create balanced and sustainable designs that are functional, economical, and enhance the quality of our communities. From the smallest details at a community splash pad to a large, multi-functional master plan, our designs reflect a sensibility that is both pragmatic and imaginative.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Our construction managers utilize the latest technology solutions to provide continuity in cost control, scheduling, design alternatives, and feasibility. Our project management leaders deliver reliable results, and we guide our residential, industrial and public works clients from design conception through to project closeout.
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING
EPS Group engineering, surveying and construction management services are available in over 20 U.S. states. Our planning and engineering services include civil plan review, inspection services, traffic, transportation, water/wastewater, public works, infrastructure design, construction management, district services, and GIS.