The Washington St. Bridge and Downtown Streetscape Improvements project in Naperville was recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois with an Honor Award for “Innovative and Effective Use of Construction Material.” In addition, the project also won a “Judge’s Choice Award.”

This wasn’t just a bridge replacement. It meant:
🔸 Designing an innovative post-tensioned concrete structure for improved hydraulics and longevity
🔸 Maintaining traffic through staged downtown construction
🔸 Enhancing pedestrian access to the Riverwalk, Fredenhagen Park, and North Central College
🔸 Upgrading critical underground utilities
🔸 Delivering aesthetics that fit Naperville’s historic character

Congratulations to the City of Naperville! Ciorba Group is proud to have led the bridge design while Civiltech Engineering, Inc. provided final design for the streetscaping of the corridor and construction engineering for the entire corridor including the bridge.

Infrastructure like this doesn’t just move vehicles; it strengthens the foundation of a community.