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FIFTEENTH STATEWIDE CONFERENCE

ON LOCAL BRIDGES

OCTOBER 22-23, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y.

Presented By

NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NYS COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION CORNELL LOCAL ROADS PROGRAM

ASSOCIATION FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN - WESTERN NY CHAPTER ASSOCIATION FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN - EASTERN NY CHAPTER ASSOCIATION FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – NORTHEAST CHAPTER

Fifteenth Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Syracuse, New York - October 22-23, 2008

Handbook Contents:

Conference Organization Chart & Committee Membership

Agenda

Conference Sessions: Session 1 - General Topics Session 2 - Featured Region - NYSDOT, Region 3 Session 3 - General Topics Session 4A - Local Agency Forum Session 4B - General Topics Session 5 - Maintenance and Repairs Session 6 - General Topics

Appendix:

NYSDOT Featured Region NYSDOT Region and County Map Statewide Conference on Local Bridges 2008 Program Chair Info How to Access Conference Presentations


Steering Committee

George A. Christian, Chairman

Cornell Local Roads Program

Lynne Irwin David Orr

Program Committee

Erica Westhuis, Chairperson Paul Campisi, 2009 Chairman

Logistics Committee

Scott Lagace Donna Simons

Training / Communications

Subcommittee Richard Marchione, Chairman

Standards Subcommittee Kevin Wilder, Chairman


Steering Committee

George A. Christian, Chairman David Bell Christopher Day William Dritz Earl Dubin Willy Grimmke Thomas Hack Lynne Irwin Guy James Scott Lagace David Orr Peter Weykamp Kevin Wilder

NYSDOT Town of Chester Ontario County ABCD FHWA Washington Co., DPW City of Rochester Cornell Local Roads Program Allegany County NYSDOT Cornell Local Roads Program NYSDOT Jefferson County Hwy. Dept.

518-457-6827 845-469-4101 585-396-4000 518-584-9733 ext. 204 518-431-4125 ext. 229 518-746-2440 585-428-6852 607-255-8033 585-268-9230 518-485-1386 607-255-8465 518-457-8485 315-782-9174

Cornell Local Roads Program

Lynne Irwin Cornell Local Roads Program 607-255-8033

Program Committee

Erica Westhuis, Chairperson Paul Campisi

NYSDOT NYSDOT

518-485-2389 518-485-7822

Logistics Committee

Scott Lagace Donna Simons

NYSDOT Cornell Local Roads Program

518-485-1386 607-255-5437

Standards Subcommittee

Kevin Wilder, Chairman Jefferson Co. DPW 315-782-9174

Training/Communication Subcommittee

Rich Marchione, Chairman NYSDOT 518-457-4529


Featured Region:

NYSDOT Region 3 - Syracuse

Cayuga

Cortland

Onondaga

Oswego

Seneca

Tompkins


Statewide Conference on Local Bridges 2009 Program Chair

For program suggestions for 2009, please contact Paul Campisi at the following:

Paul Campisi

50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3 Office of Structures

New York State Department of Transportation Albany, NY 12232

Phone (518) 485-7822 [email protected]

HOW TO ACCESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: ● Go to NYSDOT website – www.dot.state.ny.us ● Click on "Divisions" ● Select "Office of Structures" ● Click on "Events/News"

● Click on "Reviews of Statewide Conference on Local Bridges"

● Click on the year desired

● Click on "Presentations"

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Steering Committee:

George Christian, Chairman NYSDOT David Bell Town of Chester Christopher Day Ontario County William Dritz ABCD Earl Dubin FHWA Willy Grimmke Washington Co., DPW Thomas Hack City of Rochester Lynne Irwin Cornell Local Roads Program Guy James Allegany County Scott Lagace NYSDOT David Orr Cornell Local Roads Program Peter Weykamp NYSDOT Kevin Wilder Jefferson County, Highway Dept.

Presented By:

New York State New York State County Highway Department of Transportation Superintendents Association Federal Highway Administration Cornell Local Roads Program Association for Bridge Construction Association for Bridge Construction and Design – Western NY Chapter and Design –Eastern Chapter Association for Bridge Construction and Design – Northeast Chapter

FIFTEENTH STATEWIDE CONFERENCE

ON LOCAL BRIDGES

October 22 – 23, 2008

Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool, NY

AGENDA 6:45-8:00 am BREAKFAST - Grand Ballroom Wed. & Thurs. 6:45-8:00 am REGISTRATION – Convention Center Foyer Wed. & Thurs.

SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN CONVENTION CENTER

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008

8:00-8:10 am Welcome/Opening Remarks George Christian Carl Ford James Brady SESSION I GENERAL TOPICS George Christian 8:10-8:20 am Training Subcommittee Update Rohit Dagli 8:20-8:45 am Local Programs Bureau Update Diane Kenneally Ken Rupert 8:45-9:15 am Large Culvert Management Brian Kelly 9:15-9:45 am Progressing Projects with Tom Butler Historical Significance 9:45-10:00 am FHWA Update Earl Dubin 10:00-10:30 am BREAK – Grand Ballroom East SESSION 2 FEATURED REGION – REGION 3 George Doucette 10:30-10:35 am Introduction to Region 3 George Doucette 10:35-11:00 am Haiti Island Bridge Emergency Wendell Buckman George Wethey 11:00-11:30 am Consultant Selection Don Spies 11:30-12:00 am Jamesville Road Bridge Paul Hood Replacement Jim Craig 12:00-12:30 pm Flags and How To Handle Them Bob Buerkle 12:30-1:45 pm LUNCH – Cotillion Ballroom SESSION 3 GENERAL TOPICS Guy James 1:45-2:15 pm "Mabey" – It's a Bridge Bill Fox A Long Term Success Story 2:15-2:45 pm Concrete Repair – A Restorative Joseph Logan Approach 2:45-3:15 pm Bridge and Culvert Damage David Donoghue 100+ Year Rainfall Event

3:15-3:45 pm BREAK – Grand Ballroom East SESSION 4A LOCAL AGENCY FORUM Vince Spagnoletti 3:45 pm Break Out Session for Local Agency Reps - Grand Ballroom West SESSION 4B GENERAL TOPICS Keith McCarty 3:45-4:15 pm I-81 over Hoxie Gorge Chuck Brooks Then and Now

4:15-4:45 pm Rehabilitation of Corbett Suspension Blaise Blabac Bridge over the Delaware River Wayne Reynolds 4:45-5:15 pm Sudden Partial Bridge Failure and the Robert Sipzner Replacement Process – 2 Case Studies Jeremy Bourdeau 6:00 pm SOCIAL HOUR – Grand Ballroom East 7:00 pm DINNER / SPEAKER - Grand Ballroom West

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008

SESSION 5 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Pete Weykamp 8:30-9:00 am Fundamentals of Bridge Maintenance Pete Weykamp and Inspection 9:00-9:30 am Steel Repairs John Picard Doug Rose 9:30-10:00 am Bridge Maintenance Skills Training Dwayne Palen 10:00 -10:30 am BREAK – Grand Ballroom East SESSION 6 GENERAL TOPICS Christopher Day 10:30-11:00 am Local Agency Forum Report Vince Spagnoletti 11:00-11:30 am Truss Gusset Plates Wahid Albert 11:30-12:00 pm Prestressed Box Beam Repair Carl Buchman 12:00 pm Final Questions and Wrap-up George Christian

Rohit Dagli, PE

NYSDOT, Office of Structures 50 Wolf Road, POD 43

Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 485-7238 [email protected]

Synopsis:

The Statewide Conference on Local Bridges’ Steering Committee instructed the Training and Communication Subcommittee to focus on forming an effective partnership among NYSDOT, local highway officials, and the Cornell Local Roads Program to identify training and communication opportunities which will strengthen or clarify technical, administrative and procedural linkages among the state’s bridge partners. To attain this, the Subcommittee, which comprises a cross-section of local, state, federal, consultant and academic professionals, has surveyed the local bridge community and has identified areas where training can help local bridge owners manage and maintain their structures. The Subcommittee update will discuss yesterday’s training sessions and where the Subcommittee is headed in the coming year.

About the Presenter:

Rohit Dagli is the Project Engineer in the Design Bureau of the Office of Structures,at NYSDOT. Rohit has been with the Bridge Design Bureau since joining the Department in 1987. He graduated from L. D. College of Engineering, India with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering in 1979. Since joining the Bridge Design Bureau, Rohit has designed a variety of bridges including arch, truss, steel, concrete, and precast structures. Rohit is also actively involved in training activities in the Office of Structures and has been assigned to coordinate training for the Statewide Local Bridge Conference. Rohit can be contacted at the address above if you have any questions or comments concerning the training for the Statewide Local Bridge Conference.

SESSION 1.1

Training Subcommittee Update

Notes:

Fifteenth Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Syracuse, New York October 22-23, 2008

Diane Kenneally, PE Kenneth W. Rupert, PE NYSDOT NYSDOT Director, Local Programs Bureau 50 Wolf Road, POD 5-2 50 Wolf Road, POD 5-2 Albany, NY 12232 Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-3345 Phone: (518) 457-4059 [email protected] [email protected]

Synopsis:

The presentation will include an update on the Local Programs Bureau, Federal Aid Section and Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects (PLAFAP) highlighting major changes. The presentation also includes activities underway by FHWA in their oversight role and a list of new or revised Contract Provisions for federal aid projects.

About the Presenters:

Diane Kenneally, is the Director of the Local Programs Bureau at NYSDOT which administers State and Federal Aid programs available to municipalities, non-governmental organizations and other State Agencies. These programs include State Aid Programs: CHIPS, Multi-modal Program and Member Items as well as Federal Aid guidance for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) and the Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects Manual.

Diane began her career at NYSDOT as a construction inspector working summers during college. She joined NYSDOT as a Junior Engineer in the Design Services Bureau, designing and developing highway and bridge projects, eventually leading a design squad for 3 years. Diane has worked as an Assistant to a number of Executives including the Chief Engineer and Director of Operations. She led the Local Projects Team that developed the NYSDOT Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects Manual.

Diane has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a B.S. in Physics from the State University College at Oneonta. Since 1996, she has been an adjunct lecturer teaching Highway Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Ken Rupert received his BS degree in Civil Engineering from Union College in 1987 and is a licensed Professional Engineer in NY. Ken joined the New York State Department of Transportation in 1989 after working for an Engineering firm specializing in Land Development and Urban Planning. Ken worked in the Design Services Bureau of the Office of Design at NYSDOT for over 18 years starting out as a Junior Engineer and ended his association with Design as the Rail Design Squad Supervisor. Ken began working in the Local Programs

SESSION 1.2

Local Programs Bureau Update

Bureau in December of 2007 and is responsible for keeping the Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects (PLAFAP) manual up to date and in compliance with Federal and State Laws, Rules and Regulations and NYSDOT policies and procedures.

OUTLINE Local Programs Bureau

Federal Aid Section

Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects (PLAFAP) Major Manual Updates

Federal Aid Programs

National Project Funds Management

Preliminary Engineering – 10 YR PE limit Financial Integrity Review and Evaluation (FIRE)

Contract Provisions – New/Revisions

Accounting Terms and their Definitions

FHWA Definition NYSDOT Definition Active Project

A project which has had federal billing activity within the past 12 months.

A project which has recent paperwork, even if no vouchers have been filed in the past 12 months.

Inactive Project

A project which does not have any billing activity for 12 months or more.

“What is an inactive project?”

De-obligate

Release of excess funds on previously active projects that are currently inactive. If additional eligible costs are identified, a modification can be made to reinstate funding. No STIP action is required.

Removing funds from a project?

Withdraw

Release of funds on projects with little or no expenditure activity since Federal authorization. This action removes all Federal authorization to perform the work and revokes all Federal participation in a project. The funds and obligation authority are released to be used on other projects. Therefore, costs may not be incurred on this project until the project is placed back on the STIP and it is re-authorized by FHWA.

The same as de-obligate?

Clarification: NYSDOT’s Project Management and Accounting Bureau generate Q-40 Tier I reports on a monthly basis. These show all projects with an unexpended balance over $500,000, and that have not had expenditures within the past 12 months. The projects on this list are distributed to the RPPMs for comment as to why the project should be considered active. If no comments are received or do not support keeping the excess funds on the inactive projects, then projects are either de-obligated (if active in the past) or withdrawn (if no federal billing activity has occurred since authorization). Note: advancing a project that has been withdrawn is not allowed and Section 1.9b waivers for costs incurred prior to Federal authorization will not automatically be granted based on unawareness of the project status.

Project Funds Management Background A National Project Funds Management (PFM) Review was conducted on unexpended obligations on Federal-aid highway projects with extended inactivity. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) defines an inactive project as a project for which no expenditures have been charged against federal funds for the past 12 months. The report, prepared by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), was issued in March of 1999 and included three recommendations to reduce inactive obligations: • Develop a threshold project amount for use in a performance goal • Reengineer FMIS reports to facilitation better project funds management • Encourage Divisions to work with States to adopt appropriate best practices for PFM

Since then FHWA has placed more emphasis upon the efficient use and management of Federal funds by promoting best practices, innovative financing, and better PFM. The New York Division encourages better project funds management through the timely release of excess obligations and release of funds on inactive projects. Presently NYSDOT, in accordance with FHWA’s PFM initiative, reviews various FMIS reports that detail inactive federal-aid (FA) projects with no expenditure activity. NYSDOT determines if the FA funds and obligational authority (OA) on these inactive projects should be released. This is based on input NYSDOT receives from their Regional and program offices. After reviewing this input, NYSDOT decides (often with input from FHWA) if the federal funds should be withdrawn or de-obligated. De-obligation is the release of funds on previously active projects that are currently inactive. If additional eligible costs are later received, NYSDOT can submit a modification through FMIS to reinstate funding, as long as the funding and OA is still available. When a project has little to no expenditure activity, it may be withdrawn. To withdraw a project, FHWA is revoking all federal participation in a project. The project is removed from the federal books and can not be re-authorized without being placed back on the STIP. The FHWA Division office oversees this activity, which is also monitored by FHWA on a national basis. NY Division Activities for FFY 2008 The New York Division will continue to actively promote and monitor PFM efforts by NYSDOT. The ultimate performance goal is to reduce the unexpended balance of all inactive projects in New York to less than 5% of NY’s total apportionment. It is currently around 13%. Preliminary Engineering – 10 year limit In addition to assisting NYSDOT with PFM, the NY Division is monitoring Federal-aid preliminary engineering (PE) projects to ensure that they result in ROW acquisition or a construction project. In accordance with 23 CFR 630.112(c)(2), the project must go to right-of-way acquisition or construction by the close of the tenth fiscal year following the fiscal year of authorization. Otherwise, NYSDOT must return the Federal funds expended on the PE project. An exception can be granted if NYSDOT submits a properly supported extension of time, and FHWA approves this request. The justification must be both reasonable and beyond NYSDOT’s control. Changing political priorities, manpower shortages or Transportation budgets are not acceptable justifications.

Regional Local Project Liaisons (RLPLS)

Region Name Phone Number

R-1 Capital District Karen Williams 518-388-0438

R-2 Mohawk Valley Yotin Padungtin 315-793-2749

R-3 Central New York Joseph Flint 315-428-4413

R-4 Genesee Valley Rich Papaj 585-272-3606

R-5 Western New York Robert O'Connor 716-847-3241

R-6 Southern Tier/Central Brent Rauber 607-324-8431

R-7 North Country Don Mattimore 315-785-2375

R-8 Hudson Valley Carolyn Ryan 845-431-5884

R-9 Southern Tier Ron Colemen 607-721-8079

R-10 Long Island Christian Badour 631-952-6943

R-11 New York City Ed Mark (CMAQ/Earmarks) Tapas Sanyal (TEP Coordinator)

718-482-4540

718-482-6731

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program Coordinators

Region Name Phone Number

Main Office - Statewide Coordinator Dwight Cunningham 518-485-9959

R-1 Capital District, 328 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12503 Balraj Malhotra 518- 388-0420

R-2 Mohawk Valley, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 Sharon Heyboer 315-793-2648

R-3 Central New York, 333 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 Julie Bednar 315-428-4408

R-4 Genesee Valley, 1530 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623 Steve Beauvais 585-272-3466

R-5 Western New York, 100 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 Gregory Szewczyk 716-847-3614

R-6 Southern Tier/Central, 107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843 Brent Rauber 607-324-8431

R-7 North Country, 317 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 Nancy Catalina 315-785-2300

R-8 Hudson Valley, 4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Greg Hart 845-431-5724

R-9 Southern Tier, 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 Barbara Thomas 607-721-8577

R-10 Long Island, 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Lanny Wexler 631-952-6108

R-11 New York City, 4740 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Ed Mark 718-482-4540

Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) Coordinators

Region Contact

Main Office Steve Ainspan p: (518) 485-1755 f: (518) 457-9658

Region 1 (Schenectady)

Wilson Moore p: (518) 388-0433 f: (518) 388-0430

Region 2 (Utica)

Steve Pilipczuk p: (315) 793-2450 f: (315) 793-2719

Region 3 (Syracuse)

Pete Bartolotta p: (315) 428-4409 f: (315) 428-4417

Region 4 (Rochester)

Ken Bittner p: (585) 272-3478 f: (585) 427-8376

Region 5 (Buffalo)

Kurt Felgemacher p: (716) 847-3248 f: (716) 847-3080

Region 6 (Hornell)

Brent Rauber p: (607) 324-8431 f: (607) 324-4986

Region 7 (Watertown)

Nancy Catalina p: (315) 785-2300 f: (315) 785-2315

Region 8 (Poughkeepsie)

Doreen Holsopple p: (845) 431-5817 f: (845) 431-5988

Region 9 (Binghamton)

Jim Havtur p: (607) 721-8268 f: (607) 721-8267

Region 10 (Hauppauge)

Ronnie Wilgeroth p: (631) 952-6189 f: (631) 952-6120

Region 11 (New York City)

Steve Ainspan p: (518) 485-1755 f: (518) 457-9658

Transportation Enhancements Program (TEP) Coordinators Region 1 Wilson Moore (518) 388-0433

328 State Street [email protected]

Schenectady, NY 12305

Region 2 Yotin Padungtin (315) 793-2749

207 Genesee Street [email protected]

Utica, NY 13501

Region 3 Peter Bartolotta (315) 428-4647

333 East Washington Street [email protected]

Syracuse, NY 13502

Region 4 Steve Beauvais (585) 272-3466

1530 Jefferson Road [email protected]

Rochester, NY 14623

Region 5 Greg Szewczyk (716) 847-3614

100 Seneca Street [email protected]

Buffalo, NY 14203

Region 6 Brent Rauber (607) 324-8431

107 Broadway [email protected]

Hornell, NY 14843

Region 7 Don Mattimore (315) 785-2375

317 Washington Street [email protected]

Watertown, NY 13601

Region 8 Doug Cotton (845) 431-5788

4 Burnett Boulevard [email protected]

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Region 9 Barbara Thomas (607) 721-8577

44 Hawley Street [email protected]

Binghamton, NY 13901

Region 10 Andrew Papazian (631) 952-6132

250 Veterans Memorial Highway [email protected]

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Region 11 Tapas Sanyal (718) 482-6731

4740 21st Street [email protected]

Main Office Doug Burgey (518)-485-2499

50 Wolf Road [email protected]

Notes:


Brian Kelly, PE Regional Planning and Program Manager

NYSDOT – Region 6 107 Broadway

Hornell, NY 14843 Phone: (607) 324-8410 [email protected]

Synopsis:

NYSDOT defines ‘large culverts’ as structures having a span of 5-ft to 20-ft. This presentation will focus on Region 6 practices for cost effective management of such structures and will include discussion of the following:

- Culvert System Overview - Inspection - Deterioration - Asset Management Techniques - Low Cost Treatment Options


Brian Kelly received his BS degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University in 1992 and a Masters in Civil Engineering from Cornell University in 1994 with a focus on geotechnical and structural engineering. Brian worked as a consultant serving the power, mining and heavy industrial sectors before joining NYSDOT in 1999. At NYSDOT, Brian has worked in Regions 4 and 6 in bridge design, structures management and most recently as Regional Planning and Program Manager for Region 6 (Hornell). Brian is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York.

SESSION 1.3

Large Culvert Management

Outline

1. Intro 2. Culvert System Overview

a. System size b. System composition (steel, concrete, …) c. System age & condition

3. Culvert Inspection a. Past regional practice b. NYSDOT statewide inspection contracts c. Techniques d. Examples & important things to look for

4. Deterioration Data a. Steel corrosion rates b. Inspection data curves (steel & concrete)

5. Asset Management Techniques a. Culvert management team. b. Hierarchal goals c. Risk management d. ‘Straight Line’ Life Cycle Replacement Rates e. Option comparison

6. Low Cost Treatment Options a. Invert Paving

i. ‘Structural’ ii. ‘Non-Structural’

b. Relining c. Element Specific Repairs

NYSDOT REGION 6 LARGE CULVERT MANAGEMENT

CULVERT DATA TREATMENT OPTION PRICES TREATMENT OPTION COMPARISON RATIOS

CIN DIAM (FT)

LENGTH (FT)

COVER (FT)

MESH PAVE ($M)

STRUCT PAVE ($M)

RELINE ($M)

ALUM REPL ($M)

CONC REPL ($M)

REPLACE: MESH

REPLACE: STRUCT

REPLACE RELINE

620041

7.5

264

42

0.029

0.056

0.231

0.867

1.003

30.0

15.4

3.8

620048

5

108

7

0.008

0.015

0.063

0.095

0.192

12.1

6.2

1.5

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Notes:


Thomas R. Butler Project Manager

Stantec Consulting Services 2250 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road

Rochester, New York 14623 Phone: (585) 475-1440

[email protected]

Synopsis:

When progressing a project with historic implications, project sponsors and engineers are charged with the task of balancing the interests of the project with the requirement to avoid unnecessary harm to historic resources. Mr. Butler will discuss the governing rules for projects involving historic resources, agencies involved, classification of projects, determining historical significance, and review various measures taken on past projects to mitigate impacts. Additionally, Mr. Butler will discuss resources available to help project sponsors and engineers navigate the process.


Mr. Butler has been employed by Stantec for 18 years and currently holds the position of Project Manager. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Butler has been involved in all aspects of the design and management of numerous transportation projects including several projects involving historic resources. Mr. Butler has worked extensively with municipalities and transportation agencies to determine project goals and objectives, generate environmental and design approval documents, conduct community involvement programs, develop bid documents, and provide the construction support required to assure successful project completion.

SESSION 1.4

Progressing Projects with Historical Significance

Notes:


Mr. Earl Dubin Structural Engineer

FHWA - Technology Services (HTS-NY) Leo W. O'Brien Federal Bldg., Suite 719

Clinton Ave. & North Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 431-4125, ext. 229 [email protected]

Synopsis: This presentation will provide an update of FHWA activities during the past year. During 2007- 08, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) New York Division conducted a study of steel fabrication Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices of a select group of local bridge owners, on federal-aided bridge projects. Findings and recommendations from that study will be presented. Other issues of local, State and National importance will also be presented including a brief discussion of recently passed Federal legislation which will impact the National Bridge Inspection Standards and the Federal Highway Bridge Program. About the Presenter:

Mr. Dubin earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Buffalo. During his career he has served as Bridge Engineer for the City of Buffalo; Traffic Engineer for Erie County and was a bridge inspection Team Leader with Foit-Albert Associates. Currently, Mr. Dubin is a Structural Engineer with the New York Division of the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Dubin is a Licensed Professional Engineer in New York State.

SESSION 1.5

FHWA Update

Notes:


George Doucette, PE Design Engineer

NYSDOT – Region 3 State Office Building

333 E. Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202

Phone: (315) 428-4345 [email protected]

Synopsis: George Doucette will introduce the Featured Region session and share information about Region 3 of the New York State Department of Transportation.

About the Presenter: George Doucette is the Regional Design Engineer in Region 3 of the New York State Department of Transportation. George graduated from Syracuse University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer. He began his career with NYSDOT as a highway designer in Region 4. Since 1989, he has worked in various positions in Region 3 including eleven years as a consultant project manager and highway design team leader. From 2000 to 2003, he was assigned to the Planning and Program Management Group where he supervised project developers and project managers and was the Regional Local Project Liaison responsible for coordinating federal aid projects with local project sponsors. He spent the next three years as the Regional Traffic Engineers and Director of Operations and was appointed to his current position in 2006. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York State.

SESSION 2.1

Introduction to Region 3

Notes:


Wendell Buckman, PE George Wethey, PE Project Engineer Highway Superintendent Barton & Loduidice, PC 91 York Street 290 Elwood Davis Road Auburn, NY 13021 Syracuse, NY 13220 Phone: (315) 253-1513 Phone: (315) 457-5200 [email protected] [email protected]

Synopsis: The presentation outlines the Haiti Bridge Emergency in the Town of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York. The presentation will begin with a brief history of the bridge and the conditions that led to a structural red flag in 2007 and a local State of Emergency. The presentation will continue with an outline of how the red flag was removed and the coordination that occurred between the local and state governments to address the problem in a timely manner.

About the Presenters: Wendell R. Buckman, is a Project Engineer and licensed Professional Engineer with Barton & in Syracuse, New York. He has 7 years of experience in bridge design and construction. He has been involved with various aspects of bridge design including superstructure design, substructure design, hydraulic analysis, scour calculations, deterioration mapping of structural members, condition analysis of existing structural components, and Level 1 Load Ratings. George Wethey was approved as the Cayuga County Superintendent of Highways on April 26, 2005. The Cayuga County Highway Department is responsible for 516 miles of county roads and 42 county bridges. Prior to his appointment as superintendent, George began working at the Highway Department in 1989 as a Sr. Engineering Technician and then later was promoted to the General Highway Foreman. George received an AAS from SUNY Alfred in Civil Engineering Technology. He is a lifelong resident of Cayuga County and resides in Throop, NY.

SESSION 2.2

Haiti Island Bridge Emergency

OUTLINE

Introduction -Personnel Introductions -Project Overview History of Haiti Bridge -Construction (Original Route 38) -Town takes Ownership -1986 Repair (Snowplow through deck) -2007 Red Flag 2007 Red Flag Repair -Conditions resulting in flag -State of Emergency procedures -Temporary access established -Emergency removal of truss -Approached repaired -Timeline and coordination between parties Conclusion Question & Answer

Notes:


Donald E. Spies, PE Facilities Engineer

Department of Engineering City of Syracuse

233 East Washington St., Rm. 401 Syracuse, NY 13202


Synopsis: In this presentation, Don reviews the process of consultant selection used by the City of Syracuse for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects. He will discuss how engineering firms are canvassed for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a project and the expected format and content of the EOI. Don will then review the make-up of the EOI review committee, how the reviews are conducted and how the most qualified firm is selected. The remainder of the presentation will discuss the six criteria used in evaluating the EOI’s including their relative weights used in the scoring. Each criteria will be discussed separately and examples of responses that resulted in firms being given a lower rating for that particular criteria will be reviewed. In summary, the City believes it has a selection process that works well for the City, is fair to consulting firms and is in keeping with the parameters of the Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects Manual. Don will also offer a thought for consultants to keep in mind when preparing Expressions of Interest.

About the Presenter: Don Spies has been employed by the City of Syracuse as a Facilities Engineer within the Department of Engineering for the past two and one-half years. He has been involved in the consultant selection process for five Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects in the City of Syracuse. He is currently a project administrator for four Transportation Improvement Projects. In addition, he is the Stormwater Manager for the City and responsible for review of all SWPPP Reports for projects within the City and within the Three Mile Limit of the boundary of the City.

Prior to joining the Department of Engineering, Don spent nearly thirty years employed by various consulting engineering firms within the State of New York. During that time Don was involved in numerous design projects including bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects.

SESSION 2.3

Consultant Selection

His duties included design of superstructures and substructures plus hydraulic analyses of bridges spanning waterways. In addition, Don spent eight seasons as a Team Leader for a bridge inspection team in NYSDOT Regions 6 and 5.

Previous to being employed in the consulting engineering field, Don spent over seven years with the Department of Water Resources of the State of Vermont as an inspector of dams. Don is a Civil Engineering graduate of Clarkson College of Technology (n/k/a Clarkson University) and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Vermont and New York.

OUTLINE

I. Introduction

II. Requests for Expressions of Interest

A. Canvassing Firms for EOI’s B. Format of EOI C. Information to be included in an EOI

III. Make-up of Review Committee

IV. Criteria used in evaluating EOI’s

A. List of Criteria with Rating Weight. B. Discussion of Individual Criteria C. Examples of Inadequate Responses in EOI’s

V. Summary

EVALUATOR SCORE SHEET Project - Evaluator ____________________ F F F F F F A A A A A A C C C C C C T T T T T T O O O O O O R R R R R R

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Paul Hood, LS James F. Craig, PE Bridge Supervisor Department Manger, Bridges Onondaga County Dept. Highway Bridge Service Group of Transportation C&S Engineers, Inc. 421 Montgomery Street 499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13202 Syracuse, NY 13212 (315) 435-3176 Phone: (315) 455-2000 [email protected] [email protected]

Synopsis: C&S Engineers designed and provided construction inspection for the replacement of the CR7 Jamesville Road Bridge over Butternut Creek for the Onondaga County Department of Transportation. The project also included 600 meters of approach road improvements. The project’s location is an important transportation link, connecting Interstate Route 481, NYS Route 173, Woodchuck Hill Road, Rock Cut Road, as well as the Hanson Aggregates quarry. Keeping the 10,000 vehicles per day moving through a tight space, while simultaneously finding room to construct the detour, and the replacement bridge and road, was a considerable challenge. Also squeezed into the narrow highway corridor were telephone, fiber optic, gas lines, and a sanitary force main – eight utility owners in all. Additionally, Hanson Aggregates required access to a pump house, slurry line, and settlement basins for maintenance activities. The pump house is located adjacent to the bridge, as is a dam, which presented right-of-way issues. In spite of these challenges encountered during both design and construction, the project was completed successfully. Today a new bridge and improved highway section with turning lane exists where the old facility used to be, while surrounding countryside, utilities, properties, structures, and stream remain unscathed.

About the Presenters: Paul Hood became the Bridge Supervisor for Onondaga County in January of 2003. He has successfully completed 5 LAFA bridge projects and numerous local bridge projects during his tenure. Jim Craig became the Department Manager for the Bridge Design Group at C&S Companies in January 2007. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Buffalo. Jim has been a design engineer/project manager on numerous LAFA, local and NYSDOT bridge projects over the past 12 years.

SESSION 2.4

Jamesville Road Bridge Replacement

Jim was the project manager for the CR 7 (Jamesville Road) over Butternut Creek Bridge Replacement with Roadway Improvements project. He is a member of ASCE and the Western NY Chapter of ABCD (Association for Bridge Construction and Design). He has also been the Project Manager for 6 bridge projects utilizing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials through the FHWA’s Innovative Bridge Programs.

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Robert Buerkle, PE County of Cortland

Department of Highways 60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: (607) 753-9377

[email protected]

Synopsis: Local Highway Departments have the responsibility of maintaining the local highway and bridge system with the safety of the public as our top priority. When a local bridge under your jurisdiction is “flagged” by NYSDOT, when and how you react is critical to your success in dealing with the situation at hand. The solutions are at times a simple fix but can gravitate toward a major project. Let us review how to deal with a few common situations and provide some proactive, time-saving solutions for the “dreaded” Bridge Flag.


Robert Buerkle is a New York State licensed Professional Engineer. Robert graduated from Broome Community College in 1983 with an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Robert began his career in 1983 with NYSDOT as an Engineering Technician working in the Region 3 Bridge Design Unit from 1983 to 1987. He spent the next two years employed as an estimator for a Heavy Construction Contractor before being hired as an Engineer with the Cortland County Highway Department 1989, eventually being appointed as Highway Engineering Supervisor in 1995. Robert was appointed County Deputy Superintendent of Highways in 2004. Robert’s responsibilities include the engineering design and management of all Department capital projects as well as overall management of the County Airport. Robert has over 20 years of Highway Bridge and Culvert design, construction and project management experience, including providing cost-effective solutions to all flagged bridge situations on the County Highway System.

SESSION 2.5

Flags and How To Handle Them

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William A. Fox, PE Sr. Civil Engineer

Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works Engineering Division

8810 Route 242 Little Valley, NY 14755 Phone: (716) 938-9121

[email protected]

Synopsis: This presentation summarizes the ten year history that Cattaraugus County has had with a temporary modular bridge system. Purchased in part with FEMA monies, the County has deployed the bridge five times in the last ten years. The County has erected the structure three times with its own forces and twice has incorporated the structure into locally administered federal aid projects where it was erected by contractor forces under County supervision. The bridge is currently being used as a temporary replacement structure for Ashford Bridge #53 over the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad. The decision making process to use the bridge and the construction of the structure at the Ashford site is highlighted.


William Fox graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1989. Mr. Fox has been with Cattaraugus County since 1998 serving as the county’s Senior Civil Engineer. Prior to coming to Cattaraugus County, Mr. Fox began his career in 1989 working as a consultant for a Rochester, NY based firm, then in 1995 he joined Mid-Atlantic consulting firm located in Raleigh, NC. As a consultant, he has been involved in the design and development of highway, bridge, wetland restoration, recreation trail and building projects. He has acted as a structural engineer for bridges in New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. His building experience has ranged from private homes, office buildings, public schools and universities to working on the Pentagon’s refurbishing project. His duties include administering the county’s federal aid program, performing in-house designs for county-funded capital and maintenance projects and administering the code compliance program for county-owned buildings.

SESSION 3.1

"Mabey" – It's a Bridge A Long Term Success Story

Outline

1. Introduction

2. Define what is a temporary modular bridge

3. Short history of temporary modular bridges

4. Major manufacturers of temporary bridges

5. County projects that temporary bridge has been used on

6. How the County’s temporary bridge was obtained

7. Current capacity of existing county owed inventory

8. Description of precast foundation system

9. Utilization by County forces

10. Federal Aid project utilizations

11. Ashford #53 – Project Highlight

a. Description of existing bridge

b. Implementation of federal aid project

c. Justification for placing the temporary structure

d. Demolition of existing structure

e. Erection of temporary bridge

f. Video of bridge launch

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Joseph S. Logan, Jr., PE, SECB Structures Manager

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., P.C. 135 Calkins Road

Rochester, NY 14623 Phone: (585) 334-1310

[email protected]

Synopsis:

“Concrete Repair: a Restorative Approach” Over the past quarter century, widespread use of prestressed and precast concrete for rehabilitation and replacement of existing bridges, walls and other structures has brought to the forefront an increasing emphasis on concrete repairs. With the aging of structures and the increased emphasis on historic preservation and restoration, there has been a significant shift in the management of concrete structures towards proactive testing of concrete structures using both destructive and non-destructive methods. This testing better defines limits and scope of deterioration, helping to quantify the extent of preventative maintenance required which can significantly reduce rates of deterioration and extend the life of concrete structures. This presentation will focus on the non-destructive concrete testing techniques available; illustrate a comparison of crack repair methods, including a detailed discussion on crack repair, and present project examples.

About the Presenter: Joseph Logan graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering in 1980 from Cornell University. After working on bridge and building design projects for Parsons Brinckerhoff for two years in McLean, Virginia, and working for Erdman Anthony and Associates in Rochester, New York for 18 years, he joined Fisher Associates in 1999. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York and Massachusetts, and is currently the Structures Department Manager for the firm. Although he is chiefly in charge of bridge design projects, he has designed many other types of structures including subway tunnels for the Pittsburgh and Buffalo light rail projects, tunnels and shafts for the Rochester Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Project (CSOAP), and numerous building and parking garage projects. He has also developed the non-destructive concrete testing service area for the company, and is currently providing restoration expertise for parking structures. He is a member of ASCE and Western New York Chapter of ABCD where he was president from 1994-1995 and 2002-2003.

SESSION 3.2

Concrete Repair – A Restorative Approach

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David Donoghue, PE Broome County Public Works

P.O. Box 1766 Binghamton, NY 13902-1766


Synopsis:

November 16, 2006 Storm Characteristics Typical Bridge/Culvert Damage

- Overflows - Outfalls Typical Bridge/Culvert Repairs Bridge Failure - Hand Road Bridge (Elliptical metal plate arch) - Watershed - Existing structure - Failure history - New structure Bridge Failure - Rogers Road Bridge (Wood) - Watershed - Existing structure - Failure history - New structure Lawsuits (June, 2006 100 Year + Flood Event) - Corporate Drive Culverts (bridge) - Southern Tier Plastics. Riparian Buffers (Optional) Working with SEMO/FEMA (Optional) Questions


David Donoghue has worked for the Broome County Department of Public Works since January 2005. He is the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works – Engineering (County Engineer). As a resident engineer, David worked for Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land Surveying. David worked as an assistant branch Manager/Project Manager at the Atlantic Testing Laboratories Ltd. in Endicott, NY. David also held the titles of Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Public Works for Broome County earlier in his career. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he acquired Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering and City Planning.

SESSION 3.3

Bridge and Culvert Damage 100+ Year Rainfall Event

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Charles Brooks NYSDOT – Region 3, Construction

State Tower Bldg. – Suite 518 109 South Warren Street

Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 448-7340

[email protected]

Synopsis: In August 2005 the NYSDOT awarded a 30 month contract for the replacement of the Steel Arch bridge over Hoxie Gorge in Cortland County New York. This is the highest vertical drop bridge in the NYSDOT Region 3. The three (3) span Steel Arch structure was replaced with a four (4) span Concrete and Steel Girder structure. This is a slide presentation of that construction project.

About the Presenter: Charles Brooks has worked 38 years with the Construction Group and 19 years as a construction Job Manager. He was the Job Manager for this project. His familiarity with this project is from Constructability Reviews during design and routine project management oversight visits during the construction phase. Charles is a 1970 graduate from Lowell Technological Institute, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In 1977 he graduated from Syracuse University, with a MS in Civil Engineering.

SESSION 4B.1

I-81 over Hoxie Gorge Then and Now

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Blaise Blabac , PE Wayne Reynolds, PE Project Engineer Commissioner Modjeski and Masters, PC Delaware County Dept. of Public Works 301 Manchester Rd., Suite 102 P.O. Box 311 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: (845) 471-2630 Phone: (607) 746-2128 [email protected]

Synopsis:

The Corbett bridge is a single lane suspension bridge over the East Branch of the Delaware River serving the rural community of Corbett, NY. This unique bridge has a main span of 170’ and was designed and constructed in 1926 by the famous J. A. Roebling & Sons Company. The deck and stiffening truss were originally constructed of timber, but were replaced in 1945 with a steel open grid deck and a steel stiffening truss. The steel lattice towers and 2” diameter wire rope main cables date from the original construction. The bridge is one of two suspension bridges in the state to be added to the National Register of Historic Places according to the 2002 Historic Bridge Inventory prepared by the NYSDOT and the FHWA. As the result of a load rating analysis and condition assessment performed by Modjeski & Masters in 2004, a number of significant structural deficiencies were identified on the bridge. Most notable among these was the corroded anchorage hardware for the main cables. During the field inspection, it was found that portions of the anchorage hardware U-bolts were submerged as a result of seasonal fluctuations in the river level. Over nearly 80 years of extreme weathering, corrosion had reduced the original 2¾” diameter U-bolts to a diameter of approximately 2” – a section loss of almost 50%. An analysis of the stiffening truss also revealed that a number of the truss diagonals were not adequate for the specified live load because of the inherently low buckling load of single angle members – a fact that had been overlooked in previous load ratings of the structure. Due to the owner’s objective to maintain the bridge’s current 8-ton posting, a rehabilitation program was developed to address the required structural repairs and to perform maintenance related upgrades. The program consisted of repainting the superstructure (including removing the existing lead based paint), repairing deteriorated substructure concrete, strengthening of compression - buckled stiffening truss members, replacing the main cable anchorage hardware and improving drainage in the vicinity of the main cable anchorages. Construction of the project was completed in December 2006. The presentation will provide an overview of the rehabilitation program, with a detailed discussion of the removal and replacement of the anchorage hardware and other structural repairs.

SESSION 4B.2

Rehabilitation of Corbett Suspension Bridge over the Delaware River

About the Presenters: Blaise Blabac is a Project Engineer with Modjeski & Masters in Poughkeepsie, NY. Blaise graduated from the University at Buffalo, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1996 and a Master of Science in 1998. He has ten years of experience in bridge design and is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York, California and Virginia. Blaise has been with Modjeski & Masters for five years where he has been involved in the design and rehabilitation of numerous bridges throughout upstate New York and the New York metro area. For this project, Blaise was responsible for the load rating of the existing structure and the design of the structural repairs, including the design of the structural lifting system used to replace the main cable anchorage hardware. Wayne Reynolds was appointed Commissioner of Public Works for Delaware County in January of 1991. For the year preceding that he served as Senior Civil Engineer for the County. Before that he worked for McFarland Johnson Engineers in Binghamton, NY as a highway engineer for 12 years. He is a native of Delaware County and attended high school in Andes, NY. He graduated from Clarkson College in 1978 with a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He obtained his PE license in the State of New York in 1986 and is a member of ASCE and past president of the Ithaca Section.

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Robert Sipzner, PE Jeremy Bourdeau, PE Barton & Loguidice, PC Barton & Loguidice, PC 2 Corporate Plaza 2 Corporate Plaza 264 Washington Ave. Ext. 264 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY 12203 Albany, NY 12203 Phone: (518) 218-1801 Phone: (518) 218-1801 [email protected] [email protected]

Synopsis: This presentation will focus on partial failures of two structures carrying local roads over stream crossings, the response actions taken by Columbia County, some of the obstacles and hurdles overcome, and the alternatives developed and constructed as structure replacements.

About the Presenters:

Robert Sipzner is an associate with the firm since 2007. He has over 27 years of engineering design and management experience in the field of bridges and other transportation related infrastructure. Mr. Sipzner served as project manager for the inspection, investigation and design aspects of both projects for Columbia County.

Jeremy Bourdeau is a Project Engineer since 2006. He has over 7 years of engineering design and construction administration experience in the field of bridges and other transportation related infrastructure. Mr. Bourdeau served as project engineer for the design, contract document development, and construction phase support services for both of these projects.

SESSION 4B.3

Sudden Partial Bridge Failures and the Replacement Process – 2 Case Studies

OUTLINE:

A. Introductions of Presenters

1. County Personnel Involved a. David Robinson, Commissioner of Public Works b. Dean Knox, County Engineer

2. Robert J. Sipzner, P.E. 3. Jeremy M. Bourdeau, P.E.

B. County and Project Locations

1. County Location Statewide and within NYSDOT Region 8 2. County Infrastructure Breakdown of Bridges and Road System 3. Projects and Descriptions of original existing structures

a) CR 34 over Hollowville Creek (Large Culvert Replacement), Town of New Lebanon

b) Wire Road over the Klein Kill, Town of Livingston

C. Project Timelines and Progression

1. CR 34 over Hollowville Creek a. Events leading to discovery of problems for each bridge b. Funding Sources c. Project Issues and Opportunities d. Design options and alternatives e. Right-of-Way issues and resolutions f. Final Alternative selection g. Bid Process and Bid Results h. Construction for the Replacement Structure

2. Wire Road over the Klein Kill

a. Events leading to discovery of problems for each bridge b. Funding Sources c. Project Issues and Opportunities d. Design options and alternatives e. Right-of-Way issues and resolutions f. Final Alternative selection g. Bid Process and Bid Results h. Construction for the Replacement Structure

D. Questions

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COLONEL CHARLES S. DORSEY Colonel Charles S. Dorsey is the Vice Wing Commander for the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard. He assumed the duties of this position in May 2008. Colonel Dorsey earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in History from the US Air Force Academy, graduating in 1983. He went on to earn a Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University. His military education includes Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, Joint Air Operations Staff Course, and Air War College.

Colonel Dorsey is a Command Pilot and Senior Maintenance Officer with more than 4,000 flight hours. He has flown missions in support of Operations VIGILANT WARRIOR, SOUTHERN WATCH, NOBLE EAGLE, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM. EDUCATION 1983 Bachelor of Science degree in History, United States Air Force Academy, CO 1988 Masters degree of Public Administration, Golden Gate University, CA 1988 Squadron Officer School 1992 Flight Safety Officer Course 1996 Joint Air Operations Staff Officer Course 1998 Air Command and Staff College by correspondence 2003 Air War College by correspondence ASSIGNMENTS 1. 1983-1987, Pilot Training and T-38 Instructor Pilot; Williams AFB, AZ 2. 1987-1988, Chief, T-38 Student Branch; 82nd Student Squadron, Williams AFB, AZ 3. 1989, A-10 training; Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 4. 1989-1991, A-10 pilot; 18th Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, AK 5. 1991, F-16 training; Luke AFB, AZ 6. 1991-1993, F-16 pilot; 18th Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, AK 7. 1993-1994, Chief of Flight Safety and F-16 pilot; 23d Wing, Pope AB, NC 8. 1994-1996, F-16 Flight Commander, Asst Ops Officer; 74th Fighter Squadron, Pope AFB, NC

Dinner Speaker

NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD

9. 1996-1999, Combat Plans Division, US Central Command Air Forces Headquarters; Shaw AFB, SC 10. 1999-2001, Chief of Safety; 174th Fighter Wing, Syracuse, NY 11. 2001-2008, Commander, 174th Maintenance Group; Syracuse, NY 12. May – Sep 2008, Deputy Commander, 332d Expeditionary Operations Group; Joint Base Balad, Iraq 13. May 2008, Vice Wing Commander; 174 Fighter Wing, Syracuse, NY FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Command Pilot Flight hours: More than 4,000 Combat hours: 250 Aircraft: T-38, A-10, and F-16 Pilot Wings: Williams AFB, AZ MAJOR DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with 1 device Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device MAJOR AWARDS Distinguished Graduate; Squadron Officer School Top Graduate, Distinguished Graduate, Top Academic; A-10 training course EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant, June 1983 First Lieutenant, June 1985 Captain, June 1987 Major, April 1995 Lieutenant Colonel, July 2001 Colonel, July 2004

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Pete Weykamp, PE NYSDOT

Transportation Maintenance Division 50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1

Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-8485

[email protected]

Synopsis:

The presentation uses the recently updated publication (Fundamentals of Bridge Maintenance and Inspection) to discuss condition assessment as it relates to bridge maintenance, preventive maintenance treatments, repair strategies, and modern practices.

This manual is intended as a handy reference for cyclical preventive-maintenance and corrective preventive maintenance activities applicable to state and local bridges.

The objectives behind the manual are: 1) an education on bridge anatomy and those elements requiring periodic inspection, 2) familiarization with the difference between elements functioning as designed and those that are not, 3) identifying maintenance activities that can keep elements functioning as designed for longer periods, and 4) providing repair and rehabilitation options to return elements exhibiting severe deterioration to serviceable condition. A secondary goal is to provide guidance for bridge owners in responding to structural or safety citations (commonly called flags) resulting from inspections.

The presentation will also summarize current research studies, synthesis projects, working groups, conferences, initiatives, and scan tours of interest to the bridge maintenance practitioner.

The manual is available on the NYSDOT internet site: https://www.nysdot.gov/divisions/operating/oom/transportation-maintenance/transportation-maintenance-general/bridge-maint, or Google NYSDOT and type bridge maintenance in the search box.

About the Presenter: Peter Weykamp is the Bridge Maintenance Program Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation. His primary duties include development of network level maintenance strategies, operations management, product evaluation, and technical supervision. He has been with NYSDOT for 25 years holding positions in structural design, research, and construction. He has been in his current position since 1997. Pete graduated from the SUNY at Buffalo in 1983 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.

SESSION 5.1

Fundamentals of Bridge Maintenance and Inspection

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John Picard, PE Douglas Rose, PE Bridge Maintenance Engineer Bridge Maintenance Engineer NYSDOT – Region 5 NYSDOT – Region 1 Buffalo State Office Bldg. 328 State Street 100 Seneca Street Schenectady, NY 12305 Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: (518) 388-0398 Phone: (716) 847-7152 [email protected] [email protected]

Synopsis: Steel bridges generally deteriorate in areas that with some fairly simple maintenance repairs can extend the service life of the structure. These areas would include the girder ends, floorbeam connections, and gusseted connections to name a few. The presentation will showcase steel repairs that have been done in NYS and familiarize Local Bridge owners and bridge professionals with issues associated with completing steel repairs. It will review the process from flagging to repair, the requirements to complete steel repairs and associated costs using readily available materials and common steel repair methods. These repairs were made by crews from two different DOT Regions. These repairs have not only remedied bridge inspection “flags” but will extend the useful service life of these structures.

About the Presenters: John Picard is presently the Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer for the NYSDOT, Region 5 (Buffalo) and is responsible for 866 State bridges in the four county Western NY area. Prior to accepting the Bridge Maintenance position in 2004, he worked for over 20 years in Region 4 (Rochester) Structures Group as bridge designer, load rating engineer, and bridge design squad leader working on numerous bridge rehabilitation and bridge replacement projects. John is a 1983 graduate of the Clarkson College of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Doug Rose has been with DOT since 1985 and is currently the Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer for Region One in Schenectady. He is responsible for the Bridge Maintenance Program for the 835 DOT maintained bridges in Region One. DOT bridge maintenance work is performed by 6 crews located in 5 facilities across the Region. Prior to coming to Maintenance, Doug was a Regional Structures Engineer and Bridge Management Engineer in two DOT Regions. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

SESSION 5.2

Steel Repairs

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Dwayne Palen Bridge Maintenance NYSDOT – Region 8

4 Burnett Blvd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603


Synopsis: The NYSDOT performs a myriad of tasks to maintain the states highway and bridge system. These tasks include the need skills such as equipment operation as well as “hands – on trade type” skills to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for those who live in and travel through New York. The NYSDOT has an excellent program for training our staff and the staff of other municipalities on the operation of vehicles and equipment used in highway maintenance. This presentation will describe the steps we are currently taking at DOT to develop and deliver a “hands – on skills” training program to our Transportation Maintenance Division. It focuses on “trades” type of skills such as carpentry, masonry and welding to name a few. Hopefully by the end of this presentation you will have some ideas to take back to your municipality to enhance the training program there or will be able to provide us with feedback on some of the things you are currently doing, successes and / or failures that would help us along with ours. We are willing to share our strategies to enhance the skills and operations of our partners in highway and bridge maintenance.

About the Presenter: Dwayne Palen has been with DOT since 1989 and currently serves as a Project Assistant for the Transportation Maintenance Division, Bridge Maintenance Section. His duties include the development and delivery of a statewide Transportation Maintenance Skills Training program and the supervision of 4 "Skills Trainers" who assist with the development and delivery. Prior to his current position, Dwayne has also worked in the Highway Maintenance, Tree and Vegetation, and Bridge Maintenance Departments within DOT.

SESSION 5.3

Bridge Maintenance Skills Training

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Vince Spagnoletti Steuben County Commissioner of Public Works

Steuben County Office Building 3 East Pulteney Square

Bath, NY 14810 Phone: (607) 664-2460

[email protected]

Synopsis: The Local Agency Forum is a place where individuals can voice the problems they are having and get feedback from others on how to address the problem. Individuals may also share success stories that may help others with their jobs.

About the Presenter: Vincent Spagnoletti was appointed Commissioner of Public Works for the County of Steuben in November 1992. Mr. Spagnoletti received his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson College.

SESSION 6.1

Local Agency Forum Report

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Wahid Albert, PE NYSDOT, Office of Structures

50 Wolf Road – POD 4-3 Albany, NY 12332


Synopsis: On August 1, 2007, the I-35W Interstate highway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, experienced a failure in the superstructure of the steel deck truss. Physical examination of the recovered bridge structure showed that some gusset plates were fractured. Examination of the design methodology used at the time was found to be sound. Although no problems were identified with the design methodology used for the bridge, the investigation discovered that some gusset plates on the main trusses of the bridge were undersized. Accordingly, NYSDOT put in place an implementation plan to address FHWA recommendations regarding “Load-carrying Capacity Considerations of Gusset Plates in Non-load path redundant Steel Truss Bridges”. On January 15, 2008 FHWA issued a Technical Advisory that made three recommendations covering: new or replaced non- load-path-redundant steel truss bridges, future recalculations of load capacity on existing non- load-path-redundant steel truss bridges, and reviewing previous load ratings of gusset plates on bridges subjected to significant changes in stress levels. In my presentation I will address FHWA recommendations and NYSDOT’s response to the Minnesota tragedy.


Wahid Albert is a graduate Civil Engineer from SUNY – Buffalo, class of 1984. He has been working for New York State Department of Transportation in Albany for 24 years. Presently he serves as the Assistant Director of the Bridge Design Bureau and chairman of the Department’s Bridge Design Committee. Wahid is responsible for providing technical guidance to bridge designers and conceptual review of all contract plans produced in the office. Presently he is in charge of the Department’s efforts in developing analytical processes and MathCad tools for both LRFD design of gusset plates and LFD analysis of existing gusset plates. He has been personally analyzing gussets, including overseeing some in-house finite analysis work, and has prepared designs for emergency repairs for some of the gussets. Wahid’s other experience with the Department includes Highway Design, Consultant Management, Structures Design, and Load rating and overloads Permits.

SESSION 6.2

Truss Gusset Plates

1. Technical Advisory (TA 08-001) Load Factor Design (LFD) Analysis for Existing Trusses

https://www.nysdot.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/manuals/technical- advisory/repository/TA_08-001-Truss_Gusset_Plate_Analysis.pdf 2. Structures Design Advisory (SDA 08-001) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for New and Replacement Trusses:

https://www.nysdot.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/repository/manuals/SDA-08-001_Gusset_Plate_Design.pdf

3. FHWA TECHNICAL ADVISORY (T 5140.29)

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/techadvs/t514029.htm 4. National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendation http://www.ntsb.gov/Recs/letters/2008/H08_1.pdf

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Carl Buchman, PE Precast Concrete Association of New York, Inc

2829 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14610 Phone: (585) 249-9564

[email protected]

Synopsis:

This presentation, (based on Inspection Handbook for Common Deterioration of Prestressed Concrete Box-Beams) addresses conditions of deterioration commonly found in adjacent box beam structures, where only the bottom beam surfaces are visible. Numerous photographs of many underside conditions are presented, and for each are given possible causes, help in evaluation of seriousness represented, suggestions concerning possible engineering evaluation required, and suggested remedies or repairs. Additionally, this presentation, (based on PCI MNL-37-06) will review the processes and procedures normally followed to reach informed decisions regarding repair options, including engineering considerations related to individual defects.


Carl Buchman is a part time independent Consultant to the precast concrete industry; organizations served include the National Precast Concrete Association (serving as Senior Technical Consultant and Instructor for several courses), PCI, the Precast Concrete Association of New York (serving as Executive Director since 1/1/2001), and the Spancrete Manufacturers Association. Carl graduated from Princeton University in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, and after 3 years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, graduated in 1959 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Master of Science in Building Engineering and Construction. He has worked as a Plant Engineer for Capital Prestress, Jacksonville,FL; Production Manager for Maule Industries, Miami, FL; Sales Engineer for Blakeslee Prestress, New Haven, CT; Sales Manager for Spancrete Northeast, Rochester, NY; General Manager for Universal Prestress, Plympton, MA; and Vice President and General Manager for Oldcastle Precast, Manchester, NY. In the course of his career, he has designed and built two new precast/prestressed concrete plants. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York.

SESSION 6.3

Prestressed Box Beam Repair

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