Projects

Roads and Highways

A street with cars parked on the side of it.
A street with a light pole and some buildings
A street with cars driving down it and some trees
A street with grass and trees on the side.

Veterans Parkway (IL 4) & Monroe Street/Old Jacksonville Rd – IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing of a 1.7-mile section of an existing four-lane divided state highway on the west side of Springfield in Sangamon County. The project included the complete reconstruction of the Monroe Street/Old Jacksonville Rd intersection. Work involved pavement widening, new dual turn lanes for IL 4, new turn lanes along Monroe & Rickard Rd & storm sewer reconstruction.

A wooden bridge with trees in the background
A trail with trees and bushes in the background.
A road with trees and dirt on the side.
A road with trees and grass on both sides of it.
A road with yellow fence and trees in the background.
A road with grass and trees on both sides of it.
A road with traffic signs and trees in the background.

Sangamon Valley Trail – Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a future multi-use path and bicycle trail along an existing railroad corridor on the west side of Springfield. Work included Phase I studies and reports, pavement design, railroad bridge inspections and rehabilitation, timber bridge deck design, landscaping, and park connectors in coordination with the Springfield Park District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

A car is stopped at an intersection with traffic lights.
A car driving down the middle of an interstate.
A highway with many cars on it and grass

Veterans Parkway (IL 4) – IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing of a 5.1-mile section of an existing four-lane divided state highway on the west side of Springfield in Sangamon County. The project included the complete reconstruction of the Southwest Plaza Drive intersection.

A tractor is driving down the road with a trailer.
A group of men working on the side of a road.

County Highway 10, 800th Ave, & 600th Street – Logan County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the recycling, resurfacing, and shoulder improvements along an existing county highway. CEC also provided structural engineering services for culvert extensions or replacements completed prior to the resurfacing project under a separate project.

A man driving a road roller down the middle of a street.
A couple of tractors are on the side of a road
A concrete tunnel in the middle of nowhere.
A concrete structure in the middle of nowhere.
A road with two yellow lines on the side of it.

County Highway 1 – Christian County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the recycling, resurfacing, and shoulder widening improvements along an existing county highway. CEC also provided structural engineering services for a concrete box culvert extension.

A road with yellow lines on the side of it.
A field with no grass and dirt on it

Pleasant Plains Road (CH10) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing, shoulder widening, and intersection improvements along an existing county highway. CEC also provided structural engineering services for a concrete box culvert extension.

A road with power lines and grass on the side.
A road with no traffic on it and grass in the background.
A tunnel in the middle of nowhere
A large amount of rocks and debris in the ground.
A large concrete tunnel is in the middle of nowhere.

Waverly Road (CH10) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing, shoulder widening, and intersection improvements along an existing county highway. Work also included a hydraulic study, culvert extensions, and replacement culverts, which were completed prior to the resurfacing.

A bridge that is under water and has rocks on it.

Bethany-Findlay Road (CH 13) – Moultrie County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the realignment, reconstruction, and resurfacing along an existing county highway in Moultrie County. Work also included drainage studies, three-sided precast culvert replacements, staged construction, right-of-way, and environmental coordination.

A road with no traffic on it and trees in the background.
A road crew working on the side of a highway.

Old Jacksonville Road (CH8) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the recycling and resurfacing of an existing county highway with additional new overlay and improved shoulders.

Projects

Roads and Highways

A street with cars parked on the side of it.
A street with a light pole and some buildings
A street with cars driving down it and some trees
A street with grass and trees on the side.

Veterans Parkway (IL 4) & Monroe Street/Old Jacksonville Rd – IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing of a 1.7-mile section of an existing four-lane divided state highway on the west side of Springfield in Sangamon County. The project included the complete reconstruction of the Monroe Street/Old Jacksonville Rd intersection. Work involved pavement widening, new dual turn lanes for IL 4, new turn lanes along Monroe & Rickard Rd & storm sewer reconstruction.

A wooden bridge with trees in the background
A trail with trees and bushes in the background.
A road with trees and dirt on the side.
A road with trees and grass on both sides of it.
A road with yellow fence and trees in the background.
A road with grass and trees on both sides of it.
A road with traffic signs and trees in the background.

Sangamon Valley Trail – Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a future multi-use path and bicycle trail along an existing railroad corridor on the west side of Springfield. Work included Phase I studies and reports, pavement design, railroad bridge inspections and rehabilitation, timber bridge deck design, landscaping, and park connectors in coordination with the Springfield Park District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

A car is stopped at an intersection with traffic lights.
A car driving down the middle of an interstate.
A highway with many cars on it and grass

Veterans Parkway (IL 4) – IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing of a 5.1-mile section of an existing four-lane divided state highway on the west side of Springfield in Sangamon County. The project included the complete reconstruction of the Southwest Plaza Drive intersection.

A tractor is driving down the road with a trailer.
A group of men working on the side of a road.

County Highway 10, 800th Ave, & 600th Street – Logan County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the recycling, resurfacing, and shoulder improvements along an existing county highway. CEC also provided structural engineering services for culvert extensions or replacements completed prior to the resurfacing project under a separate project.

A man driving a road roller down the middle of a street.
A couple of tractors are on the side of a road
A concrete tunnel in the middle of nowhere.
A concrete structure in the middle of nowhere.
A road with two yellow lines on the side of it.

County Highway 1 – Christian County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the recycling, resurfacing, and shoulder widening improvements along an existing county highway. CEC also provided structural engineering services for a concrete box culvert extension.

A road with yellow lines on the side of it.
A field with no grass and dirt on it

Pleasant Plains Road (CH10) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing, shoulder widening, and intersection improvements along an existing county highway. CEC also provided structural engineering services for a concrete box culvert extension.

A road with power lines and grass on the side.
A road with no traffic on it and grass in the background.
A tunnel in the middle of nowhere
A large amount of rocks and debris in the ground.
A large concrete tunnel is in the middle of nowhere.

Waverly Road (CH10) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the resurfacing, shoulder widening, and intersection improvements along an existing county highway. Work also included a hydraulic study, culvert extensions, and replacement culverts, which were completed prior to the resurfacing.

A bridge that is under water and has rocks on it.

Bethany-Findlay Road (CH 13) – Moultrie County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the realignment, reconstruction, and resurfacing along an existing county highway in Moultrie County. Work also included drainage studies, three-sided precast culvert replacements, staged construction, right-of-way, and environmental coordination.

A road with no traffic on it and trees in the background.
A road crew working on the side of a highway.

Old Jacksonville Road (CH8) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the recycling and resurfacing of an existing county highway with additional new overlay and improved shoulders.

State Bridges

A man in an orange shirt is holding onto a crane
A building being built with metal beams and concrete
A bridge with concrete and wood on the side.
A view of the side of a bridge from below.
A bridge that is under construction with trees in the background.
A yellow tractor is parked on the gravel

Interstate 55 over Kickapoo Creek and Kickapoo Creek Overflow – IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the dual interstate highway bridges carrying northbound and southbound I-55 over Kickapoo Creek. This work included concrete repairs, bridge deck replacement, superstructure replacement, scour evaluation and countermeasures, and roadway maintenance of traffic plans utilizing crossovers.

A crane is lifting up the bridge over water.

IL Route 9 over Sugar Creek – IDOT District 5

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying IL 9 over Sugar Creek at Bloomington in McLean County, including PPC deck beam inspections, staged deck beam replacement, deck overlay, railing improvements, and approach roadway work.

A road with a black and yellow sign on it
A highway with a bridge over it and grass in the foreground.

IL Route 10 over I-72 – IDOT District 5

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying IL Route 10 over I-72 in Piatt County, including bridge jacking, deck replacement, and approach roadway work.

A car driving down the road near some trees
A bridge over a grassy field with trees in the background.

Prairieview Road over I-74 - IDOT District 5

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Prairieview Road over I-74 in Champaign County, including staged bridge jacking, deck replacement, and approach roadway work.

A red stop sign sitting on the side of a road.
A bridge with concrete supports over the water.

US Route 51 over Main Drainage Ditch - IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of a replacement of a three-span Precast Prestressed I-Beam bridge and approach roadways in Christian County.

State Bridges

A man in an orange shirt is holding onto a crane
A building being built with metal beams and concrete
A bridge with concrete and wood on the side.
A view of the side of a bridge from below.
A bridge that is under construction with trees in the background.
A yellow tractor is parked on the gravel

Interstate 55 over Kickapoo Creek and Kickapoo Creek Overflow – IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the dual interstate highway bridges carrying northbound and southbound I-55 over Kickapoo Creek. This work included concrete repairs, bridge deck replacement, superstructure replacement, scour evaluation and countermeasures, and roadway maintenance of traffic plans utilizing crossovers.

A crane is lifting up the bridge over water.

IL Route 9 over Sugar Creek – IDOT District 5

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying IL 9 over Sugar Creek at Bloomington in McLean County, including PPC deck beam inspections, staged deck beam replacement, deck overlay, railing improvements, and approach roadway work.

A road with a black and yellow sign on it
A highway with a bridge over it and grass in the foreground.

IL Route 10 over I-72 – IDOT District 5

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying IL Route 10 over I-72 in Piatt County, including bridge jacking, deck replacement, and approach roadway work.

A car driving down the road near some trees
A bridge over a grassy field with trees in the background.

Prairieview Road over I-74 - IDOT District 5

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Prairieview Road over I-74 in Champaign County, including staged bridge jacking, deck replacement, and approach roadway work.

A red stop sign sitting on the side of a road.
A bridge with concrete supports over the water.

US Route 51 over Main Drainage Ditch - IDOT District 6

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of a replacement of a three-span Precast Prestressed I-Beam bridge and approach roadways in Christian County.

Railroad Crossings

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A road with no one on it is empty.
A car driving down the road near some trees

Black Dog Railroad Crossing - Moultrie County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of a connector road and crossing closure to improve a grade crossing along an existing township road.

A road with a sky background and clouds
A road with power lines on both sides of the street.

Illiopolis Railroad Crossing (CH32) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a grade crossing profile improvement and resurfacing along an existing county highway.

Railroad Crossings

Two people standing on a dirt road near a train station.
A road with no one on it is empty.
A car driving down the road near some trees

Black Dog Railroad Crossing - Moultrie County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of a connector road and crossing closure to improve a grade crossing along an existing township road.

A road with a sky background and clouds
A road with power lines on both sides of the street.

Illiopolis Railroad Crossing (CH32) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a grade crossing profile improvement and resurfacing along an existing county highway.

Local Bridges & Culverts

A road with no traffic on it and trees in the background.
A road with grass and trees on both sides of it.
A small stream of water flowing through the woods.
A bridge that is under the ground with grass growing on it.
A truck is driving down the road in the woods.
A curved road in the middle of a forest.

Wendle Rd over Tributary to Piasa Creek - Jersey County

CEC provided contract plans, specifications, and estimates for a local bridge replacement and approach roadway realignment along an existing township road. The roadway alignment was improved for safety, and an aluminum box culvert provided a clear zone culvert without requiring a guardrail along the sweeping curved roadway.

A fire hydrant on the side of a road.
A concrete walkway with water running over it.
A person is standing on the balcony of a house
A view of the water from across the street.
A person spraying water on the side of a road.
A person is riding a bike on the bridge
A person in yellow jacket standing on concrete near trees.
A bridge over water with trees in the background
A bridge over water with trees in the background
A bridge over water with trees in the background
A bridge over water with trees in the background

Vachel Lindsay Bridge Rehabilitation & Construction Engineering – City of Springfield

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of this historic bridge over Lake Springfield. This work included shotcrete structural repairs, deck slab patching, epoxy polymer deck overlay, drain installation, stone railing repair, electrical conduit installation, and bridge pier lighting installation. CEC also provided construction engineering for the City of Springfield during the construction process. The design process involved coordination with the IHPA, the City of Springfield, and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A bridge with two cranes on it and water in the background.
Two men are working on a crane.

Vachel Lindsay Bridge Inspection & Future Rehabilitation – City of Springfield

Vachel Lindsay Bridge Inspections – City of Springfield
CEC provided structural bridge inspections of this historic concrete arch bridge over Lake Springfield. Work included bridge inspections and coordination with the IHPA, the City of Springfield, and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A bridge over the water is shown with rocks.
A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
A group of people standing around on top of a building.
A large crane is on the side of a road.
A man in the water under a bridge.

Farmingdale Road over Little Spring Creek (CH 15) – Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a replacement single-span integral abutment steel I-beam and poured concrete deck bridge and approach widening along an existing county highway in Sangamon County.

A tunnel that is under the ground

County Line Culverts (TR1) - Sangamon County

CEC provided bid plans, specifications, and estimates for two culvert replacements and approach widening along an existing township road. Aluminum Box Culverts were selected as the structure type and were installed by the county.

A train track with trees and water in the background
A train track with some water on it

Divernon Brush Creek Overflow - Sangamon County, Village of Divernon

CEC provided engineering services for the study of Brush Creek near Divernon in Sangamon County. Work included a hydraulic study report and a set of plans, specifications, and estimates for a single-span overflow bridge.

A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
A bridge over a river in the middle of a field.

Washington Street (TR425) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a replacement three-span PPC deck beam bridge and approach widening along an existing township road near Pawnee, IL.

A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
A road with yellow lines on the side of it.

Black Diamond Road (CH28) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a replacement three-span PPC deck beam bridge and approach widening along an existing county highway near Pawnee, IL.

Local Bridges & Culverts

A road with no traffic on it and trees in the background.
A road with grass and trees on both sides of it.
A small stream of water flowing through the woods.
A bridge that is under the ground with grass growing on it.
A truck is driving down the road in the woods.
A curved road in the middle of a forest.

Wendle Rd over Tributary to Piasa Creek - Jersey County

CEC provided contract plans, specifications, and estimates for a local bridge replacement and approach roadway realignment along an existing township road. The roadway alignment was improved for safety, and an aluminum box culvert provided a clear zone culvert without requiring a guardrail along the sweeping curved roadway.

A fire hydrant on the side of a road.
A concrete walkway with water running over it.
A person is standing on the balcony of a house
A view of the water from across the street.
A person spraying water on the side of a road.
A person is riding a bike on the bridge
A person in yellow jacket standing on concrete near trees.
A bridge over water with trees in the background
A bridge over water with trees in the background
A bridge over water with trees in the background
A bridge over water with trees in the background

Vachel Lindsay Bridge Rehabilitation & Construction Engineering – City of Springfield

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for the rehabilitation of this historic bridge over Lake Springfield. This work included shotcrete structural repairs, deck slab patching, epoxy polymer deck overlay, drain installation, stone railing repair, electrical conduit installation, and bridge pier lighting installation. CEC also provided construction engineering for the City of Springfield during the construction process. The design process involved coordination with the IHPA, the City of Springfield, and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A bridge with two cranes on it and water in the background.
Two men are working on a crane.

Vachel Lindsay Bridge Inspection & Future Rehabilitation – City of Springfield

Vachel Lindsay Bridge Inspections – City of Springfield
CEC provided structural bridge inspections of this historic concrete arch bridge over Lake Springfield. Work included bridge inspections and coordination with the IHPA, the City of Springfield, and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A bridge over the water is shown with rocks.
A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
A group of people standing around on top of a building.
A large crane is on the side of a road.
A man in the water under a bridge.

Farmingdale Road over Little Spring Creek (CH 15) – Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a replacement single-span integral abutment steel I-beam and poured concrete deck bridge and approach widening along an existing county highway in Sangamon County.

A tunnel that is under the ground

County Line Culverts (TR1) - Sangamon County

CEC provided bid plans, specifications, and estimates for two culvert replacements and approach widening along an existing township road. Aluminum Box Culverts were selected as the structure type and were installed by the county.

A train track with trees and water in the background
A train track with some water on it

Divernon Brush Creek Overflow - Sangamon County, Village of Divernon

CEC provided engineering services for the study of Brush Creek near Divernon in Sangamon County. Work included a hydraulic study report and a set of plans, specifications, and estimates for a single-span overflow bridge.

A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
A bridge over a river in the middle of a field.

Washington Street (TR425) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a replacement three-span PPC deck beam bridge and approach widening along an existing township road near Pawnee, IL.
 

A bridge over a river with trees in the background.
A road with yellow lines on the side of it.

Black Diamond Road (CH28) - Sangamon County

CEC provided plans, specifications, and estimates for a replacement three-span PPC deck beam bridge and approach widening along an existing county highway near Pawnee, IL.

Structural Projects

A concrete slab with some wood and cement
A construction site with a concrete wall and steel girders.

Temporary Soil Retention System – United Contractors Midwest

CEC provided structural engineering services for a temporary soil retention system for the staged construction of a three-sided concrete culvert on IL 48 over Buckhart Creek in Christian County.

A bridge that is under construction with trees in the background.
A construction site with a large green bridge.
A road with a sign on it and trees in the background

I-74 Reconstruction at Peoria – United Contractors Midwest

CEC provided various structural engineering services including temporary soil retention, temporary shoring, braced excavation, cofferdams, and MSE wall reinforcement details in Peoria and Tazewell counties.

Structural Projects

A concrete slab with some wood and cement
A construction site with a concrete wall and steel girders.

Temporary Soil Retention System – United Contractors Midwest

CEC provided structural engineering services for a temporary soil retention system for the staged construction of a three-sided concrete culvert on IL 48 over Buckhart Creek in Christian County.

A bridge that is under construction with trees in the background.
A construction site with a large green bridge.
A road with a sign on it and trees in the background

I-74 Reconstruction at Peoria – United Contractors Midwest

CEC provided various structural engineering services including temporary soil retention, temporary shoring, braced excavation, cofferdams, and MSE wall reinforcement details in Peoria and Tazewell counties.

IDOT Prequalification

CEC is currently prequalified in various categories by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). For more information on IDOT prequalification, please go to the link.