The California high-speed rail aims to connect the regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands. The system would run from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds capable of over 200 miles per hour. The system would eventually extend to Sacramento and San Diego, totaling 800 miles with up to 24 stations. In addition, the Authority is working with regional partners to implement a state-wide rail modernization plan that will invest billions of dollars in local and regional rail lines to meet the state’s 21st-century transportation needs.
PacRim augmented staff for STV, Inc. on the California High-Speed Rail San Joaquin River Viaduct Arch Span. This project is part of the California High-Speed Rail Construction Package (CP1). PacRim primarily analyzed and validated the design of major structural elements such as prestressed girders, arch, hangers, bents, columns, and pile foundations.