Project 5

Design of Standard and Innovative Bridges in Assam Under Assam State Road Project (ASRP) – Funded by the World Bank

The Assam State Road Project (ASRP), supported by the World Bank, aimed to modernize bridge infrastructure through the development of standard and innovative bridge designs suitable for Assam’s unique geotechnical and hydrological conditions. The project involved preparing standardized bridge design manuals, detailed engineering designs, and bidding documents for a series of bridges across the state.

United Engineers Alliances Pvt. Ltd. (UEA), in collaboration with ISAN Corporation, South Korea, served as the Associate Consultant providing geotechnical, environmental, and social expertise. The project also emphasized technology transfer and capacity building for local engineers to promote long-term sustainability in bridge design and construction.

UEA’s scope of work included:

• Preparation of General Arrangement Drawings (GAD) and design philosophy reports
• Development of standardized bridge designs and cost-effective engineering solutions
• Preparation of bidding documents for aesthetic and innovative bridges under EPC mode
• Conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (EIA & SIA)
• Preparing Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and Biodiversity Impact Assessments

Providing technical assistance, construction oversight, and training programs for engineers

UEA’s experts contributed to designing bridges that are both structurally efficient and environmentally sensitive. The team’s involvement in engineering design, cost estimation, and safeguard management helped introduce innovative approaches to bridge construction in Assam. The project strengthened institutional capacity within PWRD, setting new standards for future bridge projects in the region.