Adams County

JR Engineering developed a comprehensive plan for updating the infrastructure within the Berkeley Gardens neighborhood in Adams County. This area, covering approximately 0.2 square miles, comprises nearly 300 individual plots, including a mix of residential homes, commercial enterprises, places of worship, an electric substation, and multiple dwelling units. To address the community's outdated transportation, stormwater, and utility systems, Adams County commissioned this project.

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Roadway & Pedestrian Improvements

The neighborhood faced several challenges, such as improper roadway gradients, insufficient capacity of the storm sewer system, a lack of stormwater treatment facilities, and the need for traffic and pedestrian safety enhancements.  JR Engineering's role was to redesign the roadways to enhance vehicle and pedestrian pathways.  This entailed either completely rebuilding or resurfacing the majority of roads within the area.

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Drainage Design & Utility Coordination

JR conducted a thorough analysis of the existing road drainage and storm sewer systems to pinpoint and address capacity issues.  Their findings led to a redesign that complied with Adams County's and CDOT standards, requiring coordination with various utility providers.  Remarkably, the redesign necessitated minimal relocation of existing utilities, despite the area's dense utility infrastructure.  Additionally, the plan called for the construction of a detention and water quality pond designed to treat most of the site's runoff and to allow for its discharge to Clear Creek, navigating beneath an existing irrigation ditch.

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JR Engineering also prepared detailed specifications and cost estimates for Adams County, aligning with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) guidelines.  This included creating Right-of-Way Plans to facilitate the acquisition of necessary land and temporary construction easements, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the redevelopment of Berkeley Gardens' infrastructure.