--- title: Bald Eagles Love Our High Capacity Helical Piles description: With excessive fill and rubble, on-site space restrictions, and a nest of national icons, our helical pile foundations were the solution for this site. image: https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/baldeagle-150x150-1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/5-5-helical-pile-new-condos-upstate-ny#maincontent) [ «  View All Posts ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/learning-center/) # Bald Eagles Are Loving the Helical Pile July 15th, 2016 1 min read By [Bruce Stroyer](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/author/bruce-stroyer) ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/baldeagle-150x150-1.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=baldeagle-150x150-1.jpg) **OVERVIEW:** A new 315-unit apartment and condo development is being built in Rochester, NY on a 26-acre parcel which borders county park land and the Irondequoit Bay. Aside from a bald eagle’s nest, the site remained vacant and undeveloped for decades and was primarily used as a fill site for much of the time. ![Southpoint Cove 5.5'' Helical Pipe Piles 1](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-1.jpg?width=1152&height=524&name=Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-1.jpg) **CHALLENGE:** Some of the big site challenges were the presence of excessive fill and rubble which created unpredictable soils. Much of the site was congested with other sub-contractors so space restriction was another issue that ruled out other piling methods. The bald eagle’s nest on the property is at least 10 years old and is protected by both state and federal laws. It is required that all construction in the area is minimally disruptive to their habitat. ![Southpoint Cove 5.5'' Helical Pipe Piles 4](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-4.jpg?width=1152&height=524&name=Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-4.jpg) **SOLUTION:** Because of the above mentioned concerns and challenges, helical pipe piles were specified as the preferred foundation. With limited install space, minimal noise, and no vibration, [(450) 5.5” OD x .361 wall Helical Pipe Piles](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/helical-piles/) with 16” bearing plates were installed to support the buildings. The helical pipe piles were installed by [CMI Structural Solutions](http://cmistructural.com/). The piles were installed to depths of up to 65’ and were load tested to 50 tons. The piles were concrete filled for additional strength and corrosion resistance. The eagles are still living happily ever after. ![Southpoint Cove 5.5'' Helical Pipe Piles 3](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-3.jpg?width=576&height=524&name=Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-3.jpg)![Southpoint Cove 5.5'' Helical Pipe Piles 2](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-2.jpg?width=576&height=524&name=Southpoint-Cove-5_5-Helical-Pipe-Piles-2.jpg) **OWNER:** Southpoint Cove LLC Rochester, NY **INSTALLER:** CMI STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS Rochester, NY www.cmistructural.com **ARCHITECT:** Passero Associates Rochester, NY **GENERAL CONTRACTOR:** Spoleta Construction Corp. Rochester, NY **CIVIL ENGINEER:** Passero Associates Rochester, NY **STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:** Jensen/BRV Engineering Rochester, NY **GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER:** Empire Geo Services Hamburg, NY **LOADS:** 50 kips Design Load 100 kips ultimate compression **PILE DETAIL** 5.5” diameter .361w 16” helix Piles were filled with grout and had plugged ends. **SOILS + EMBEDMENT DEPTH:** 25’ to 60+’ To view the soils report, load tests, and other project details, **[contact us here.](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/contact-us/)** Topics: [ Helical Piles ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/topic/helical-piles) [ Helical Case Study ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/topic/helical-case-study) Don't forget to share this post: ## Related Articles [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GADS-HILL-CRUSHER-4_500-HELICAL-23.jpg?width=4781&height=3825&name=GADS-HILL-CRUSHER-4_500-HELICAL-23.jpg) ### We Accomplish Big Things in Small Spaces May 1st, 2024|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/big-things-small-spaces) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/APTOS-CALIFORNIA-FIRE-DEPT-4_500-HELICAL-5.jpg?width=2048&height=1536&name=APTOS-CALIFORNIA-FIRE-DEPT-4_500-HELICAL-5.jpg) ### 142 Helical Piles for Central Fire Fleet Improvements in California February 26th, 2024|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/142-helical-piles-for-central-fire-fleet-improvements-in-california) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot-2023-11-30-at-13_32_28.png?width=639&height=429&name=Screenshot-2023-11-30-at-13_32_28.png) ### Where do helical piles work best? 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