Twenty-Fourth

October 24th & 25th, 2018

Holiday Inn Syracuse, NY

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

American Council of Engineering Companies of New York American Society of Highway Engineers – Central NY Section

Twenty-Fourth Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Syracuse, NY – October 24th & 25th, 2018

Handbook Contents:

Conference Steering Committee Membership

NYSDOT Featured Region Capital District, Region 1

Agenda

Conference Sessions:

Session 1 - Agency Updates

Session 2 - Featured Region - NYSDOT Region 1

Session 3 - Bridge Case Studies

Session 4A - NYS Project Showcase

Session 4B - Local Agency Forum

Session 5 - Emergencies, Materials & Standards

Session 6 - Bridge Projects and Complications

Appendix:

2019 Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Program Chair

How to Access Conference Presentations

NYSDOT Region and County Map

Twenty-Fourth Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Syracuse, New York – October 24th & 25th, 2018

Steering Committee

Richard Marchione, Chairman Erica Westhuis Jennifer Hawkins Peter Ryan Steve Emrich Chris Millington David Orr William Rugg Willy Grimmke James McDuffee Luke Morenus Guy James Christopher Day Ed McAndrew Jeffery Smith Jeff Griswold

NYSDOT NYSDOT NYSDOT NYSDOT NYSDOT FHWA Cornell Local Roads Program ABCD Western NY ABCD Eastern NY ACEC-NY ASHE New York Allegany County (NYSCHSA) Ontario County Sullivan County Tompkins County Town of Preble

518-457-6827 518-485-2389 518-457-8485 518-474-5440 315-793-2594 518-431-8853 607-255-8465 716-989-3334 518-879-5157 607-231-6621 315-457-5200 585-268-9230 585-393-2999 845-794-3000 607-274-0300 607-479-2710

Cornell Local Roads Program

David Orr Cornell Local Roads Program 607-255-8465 Melissa Foley Amanda Link

Cornell Local Roads Program Cornell Local Roads Program

607-255-7733 607-255-5437

Program Committee Andrew Clark 2018 Chairman Larry Tolfa 2019 Chairman Christopher Day

NYSDOT NYSDOT Ontario County

518-457-0943 518-485-7265 585-393-2999

Logistics Committee David Orr Cornell Local Roads Program 607-255-8465 Erica Westhuis Denise Devito Melissa Foley Amanda Link

NYSDOT NYSDOT Cornell Local Roads Program Cornell Local Roads Program

518-485-2389 518-417-6687 607-255-7733 607-255-5437

Training/Communication Committee

Rohit Dagli, Chairman

NYSDOT

518-485-7238

Twenty-Fourth Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Syracuse, New York – October 24th & 25th, 2018

Featured Region

Thank you to all our local partners for coming together to support this year’s conference.

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

7:15-8:00 am Registration – Convention Center Foyer

6:45 -8:00 am Breakfast – Cotillion Ballroom

OPENING REMARKS Start Topic Presenter 8:00 am Welcome and Richard Marchione Opening Remarks NYSDOT Deputy Chief Engineer

Office of Structures David Smith Director NYSDOT Region 3 Charles H. “Skip” Vezzetti,

President NYSCHSA, Rockland County

SESSION 1 – AGENCY UPDATES

Moderator: Richard Marchione, NYSDOT Office of Structures

Start Topic Presenter 8:15 am NYSDOT Update Wahid Albert

Assistant Commissioner and Chief Engineer NYSDOT

8:30 am FHWA Update Daniel Wood

Local Program Manager FHWA, NY Division

9:15 8:45 am BridgeNY James Flynn Deputy Chief Engineer NYSDOT 9:15 am What’s New in Local Programs Diane Kenneally NYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal Services In

9:45 am BREAK Grand Ballroom East

SESSION 2 - FEATURED REGION - NYSDOT, REGION 1

Moderator: James Fredericks, NYSDOT Region 1

Start Topic Presenter

10:15 am Featured Region: Overview Sam Zhou NYSDOT Region 1 Director 10:30 am Saving the Last Remaining Piece of the Charles Tutunjian Catskill Mountain Railway – The Black Bridge CME Rehabilitation 11:00 am Oak Street Bridge Preservation Chris Wallin City Engineer, Schenectady, NY Roger Laime Associate Vice President,

AECOM

11:30 am 3rd Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Chad Schneider MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. Daniel Eckert MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.

12:00 pm LUNCH Cotillion Ballroom

SESSION 3 – BRIDGE CASE STUDIES

Moderator: Mathew Royce, NYSDOT Office of Structures

Start Topic Presenter 1:30 pm Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge Alternatives Timothy Faulkner and Case Study Fisher Associates 2:00 pm Replacement of the Bailey Avenue Bridges Andrew Odien over Cazenovia Creek & Buffalo River CHA Consulting, Inc. 2:30 pm The Portageville High Bridge Replacement Carmen Garozzo Project Bergmann Associates Kevin Hauschildt Norfolk Southern Railway

In 3:00 pm BREAK Grand Ballroom East

SESSION 4A – NYS PROJECT SHOWCASE

Moderator: Scott Lagace, NYSDOT Office of Structures

Start Topic Presenter 3:30 pm The Replacement of the Kosciusko Bridge Benjamin Syzmanski WSP Achraf Abbassi WSP 4:00 pm Replacing the Rexford Bridge - John Grady the Site, the History and the Bridges CHA Consulting, Inc.

4:30 pm Rehabilitation of the I-81 Bridges over Edwin S. Anthony Oneida Lake & the Erie Canal Erdman, Anthony and

Associates In

5:00 pm NETWORKING SESSION * Grand Ballroom East

SESSION 4B – LOCAL AGENCY FORUM

Moderator: Todd Gadd, Wyoming County DPW

3:30 pm Breakout Session for Municipal Engineers, Municipal Department Heads and their

staff only. Invited NYSDOT staff will attend to answer questions. 5:00 pm NETWORKING SESSION* Grand Ballroom East

*Please note - This Year’s Calendar Photo Award Ceremony will be held during the Networking Event. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and beverages will be available for purchase. Dinner will be on your own.

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

7:15 - 8:30 am Registration – Convention Center Foyer

6:45 - 8:30 am Breakfast – Cotillion Ballroom

SESSION 5 – EMERGENCIES, MATERIALS & STANDARDS

Moderator: Jennifer Hawkins, NYSDOT Maintenance

Start Topic Presenter

8:30 am Wappasening Creek Flash Flooding James Esposito NYSDOT Region 9

Dave Hensberry NYSDOT Region 9

9:00 am Shotcrete, NYSDOT Specification 583 Brian Carmody NYSDOT Materials Bureau 9:30 am Recent Changes in Design Standards Harry White and Specifications at NYSDOT NYSDOT Office of Structures 10:00 am BREAK Grand Ballroom East

SESSION 6 – BRIDGE PROJECTS & COMPLICATIONS

Moderator: Geoff Scott, Cornell Local Roads Program

Start Topic Presenter

10:30 am Deck Replacement of Stafford Road Bridge Matthew Hunt CME Steven Hagy CME 11:00 am eSPAN140 Demonstration and Design Karl Barth, PhD Example SSSBA West Virginia University 11:30 am Cyclical Maintenance for Preservation Rick Hunkins of Bridges NYSDOT Region 7

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Moderator: Richard Marchione, NYSDOT Office of Structures

Start Topic Presenter 12:00 pm Local Agency Report Todd Gadd Wyoming County DPW 12:10 pm Training Subcommittee Update Rohit Dagli NYSDOT Office of Structures 12:15 pm Final Wrap-Up Richard Marchione NYSDOT Office of Structures

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Wahid Albert, P.E. Assistant Commissioner and Chief Engineer NYSDOT 50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-4422 Email: Wahid.Albert@dot.ny.gov

About the Presenter: In June 2016, Wahid Albert was named the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). He is directly responsible for overseeing more than $4.6 billion in annual on-going design and construction projects, and assuring the safety of the over 17,000 publicly owned bridges in New York State. Some notable projects and recent accomplishments include improved access to Hunts Point Peninsula, JFK Access/Van Wyck Expressway and Kew Garden Interchange, Phase II of the Kosciuszko Bridge Replacement, Sheridan Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, Woodbury Commons, I-81 Viaduct Replacement, new Buffalo and Schenectady Train Stations, four Upstate Airports, and Bridge NY Program. Mr. Albert has been working for NYSDOT for 34 years, starting in 1984 as a Junior Engineer. Since then he has held a number of key positions from Supervisor of a Structures Design Unit, to Director of Structures Design and then Assistant Deputy Chief Engineer of Structures. Wahid Albert has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a licensed Professional Engineer registered in the State of New York.

SESSION 1.1

NYSDOT Update

Daniel C. Wood, P.E. High Risk/Innovation Oversight Team Leader & Local Program Manager FHWA, New York Division Office Phone: (518) 431-8870 Email: daniel.c.wood@dot.gov

Synopsis: An overview of what is new and upcoming at FHWA.

About the Presenter: Dan Wood has worked for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) since 1988 and currently works in the New York Division Office as the High Risk/Innovation Oversight Team Leader and Local Program Manager. In his team leader role, Dan leads a team of highly skill professionals who manage the Bridge, Pavement and Materials, Innovative Contracting, Major Projects, Safety, ITS/Operations, and Local Projects Programs. During his 30-year career with FHWA Dan has worked in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and New York and has 23 years of major project experience in both delivering and sharing best practices, which includes using various innovative financing and contract delivery methods. Dan is a Registered Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 1988 and a Masters of Structures from Pennsylvania State University (PennState) in 1995.

SESSION 1.2

FHWA Update

Jim Flynn, P.E. Deputy Chief Engineer 50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-7501 Email: James.Flynn@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis:

Updates on BridgeNY 2016 and BridgeNY 2018 will be presented.

About the Presenters: Jim Flynn is a 1992 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Jim has spent 23 years working for the New York State Department of Transportation. He spent over 20 of those working in the Office of Structures. In his time in Structures, Jim managed a bridge design squad, the Bridge Standards and Policies Unit, the Bridge Safety Assurance Unit and the Bridge Inspection Unit. In 2016, Jim became the Director of the Program Management Bureau. Jim currently holds a Deputy Chief Engineer position and his role is to support the Chief Engineer with project management of NYSDOT Priority Projects; working to track and manage project cost, scope and schedule in detail.

SESSION 1.3

BridgeNY

Diane Kenneally, PE Acting Director Office of Integrated Modal Services Policy and Planning Division 50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-4059 Email: Diane.Kenneally@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis: NYSDOT Local Programs Bureau program and manual updates.

About the Presenters: Diane Kenneally has been serving as the Director of the Office of Integrated Modal Services since April 2013. The Office of Integrated Modal Services includes oversight of the Local Programs Bureau, the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau. The three Bureaus oversee and administer more than $1 billion in annual Federal and State Aid Programs. Diane became the Director of the Local Programs Bureau in October 2007. The Bureau administers State and Federal Aid programs available to municipalities, non-governmental organizations and other State Agencies. These programs include State Aid Programs: Consolidated Local Streets and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Multi-modal Programs and Member Items as well as Federal Aid guidance for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects (PLAFAP) 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 worked as an Assistant to a number of Executives including the Chief Engineer and Director of Operations. She led the Local Projects Team which 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. From 1996 to 2012, she served as an adjunct lecturer teaching Highway Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

SESSION 1.4

What’s New in Local Programs

Sam Zhou, P.E.

NYSDOT-Region 1 Regional Director Executive Office, Suite 1s50 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-3522 Email: Sam.Zhou@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis:

Sam Zhou will provide an overview of Region One’s physical and geographic data, bridge program on and off system and structural challenges for the Region.

About the Presenter:

Sam Zhou has been the Director of NYSDOT’s Region 1 since August 2012 and has been with the Department for more than 20 years. As a Regional Director, Sam is responsible for maintaining a transportation system serving a population of more than one million people in the eight counties of the Greater Capital Region, with 830 bridges and 5,300 lane-miles of state highways. Sam oversees the planning, development and delivery of the capital program and construction projects with an annual capital program size between $100 million and $200 million. Sam implements comprehensive transportation policies in the Capital Region on behalf of the Department.

Beginning his career with NYSDOT as a Junior Engineer, he advanced through the Office of Design, ultimately becoming the Deputy Director of the Design Quality Assurance Bureau, responsible for managing the headquarters’ support and approval teams to several statewide significant projects, including the Route 9A, Tappan Zee Bridge EIS study, Alexander Hamilton Bridge and Moynihan Station projects.

Sam was appointed Executive Assistant in 2007, serving three commissioners during his tenure. He represented the commissioners in decision-making on critical subjects by working with the Executive Chamber, legislative staff, Division Directors, Regional Directors and their staffs, as well as leading cross-functional teams to develop and complete Department initiatives and projects. In 2011 and 2012, Sam played a key role in the successful development and delivery of the Governor’s NY Works program for the Department.

SESSION 2.1

Featured Region: Overview

Charles Tutunjian, PE Sr. Project Manager/Partner Creighton Manning Engineering 2 Winners Circle, Suite 201 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 689-1821 Email: ctutunjian@cmellp.com

Synopsis: This presentation will briefly discuss the history of the Catskill Mountain Railway, which was built in the late 1800’s to provide a transportation network to bring residents from NYC to resort destinations throughout the Catskills. The project involved the rehabilitation of the four span 440 ft. long iron modified Pratt thru truss railroad bridge and converting it to a pedestrian structure. The bridge spans over the Catskill Creek in the Village of Catskill and was originally built in 1881. The presentation will focus on the challenges associated with restoring the structural integrity of truss members while maintaining the existing major utilities (water & sewer) that are carried by the bridge which serve as the main service feed to the Village of Catskill. Additional project challenges of the project included the incorporation a of a new paint color, lighting and architectural treatments, along with the coordination with local community and historic preservation groups. The project was completed in 2017 and opened to pedestrians re-establishing the Catskill Walking Loop throughout the village.

About the Presenter:

Charles Tutunjian is a Senior Project Manager and has served as head of the Bridge Structures group since joining Creighton Manning Engineering 13 years ago. He is a 1991 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He has served as Project Manager for over 70 bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, including 35 locally administered federal aid projects. He is currently the President of the Eastern NY Chapter of ABCD.

SESSION 2.2

Saving the Last Remaining Piece of the Catskill Mountain Railway - The Black

Bridge Rehabilitation

Christopher R. Wallin, P.E. Roger W. Laime, P.E. City Engineer Associate Vice President City of Schenectady AECOM USA, Inc

Department of Engineering 40 British American Boulevard 105 Jay Street, Room 205 Latham, NY 12110 Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: (518) 951-2371 Phone: (518) 382-5082 Email: roger.laime@aecom.com Email: cwallin@schenectadyny.gov

Synopsis: The Oak Street Bridge is a six (6) span steel framed, stringer and floorbeam bridge constructed in 1937 over an existing railroad line and the Sweethill Creek. The bridge provides a vital link between the Bellevue and Mount Pleasant Neighborhoods. In April, 2013 the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic due to the severe deterioration of the lateral support steel. Without committed funds immediately available for the repairs, and given the difficult process to secure agreements with the railroad, the bridge sat in an abandoned condition for over three (3) years before a design plan was approved to repair the bridge. Construction on the bridge began in early 2018 and continued until the bridge reopened in August of 2018.

About the Presenters: City Engineer Christopher R. Wallin, P.E. was appointed to his position on June 11, 2012. A lifetime resident of the City of Schenectady Mr. Wallin overseas the management and execution of the City’s Capital Projects related to above ground infrastructure including but not limits to roads, traffic signals, bridges, buildings and the City’s municipal golf course. Funding for these projects is procured from a number of sources including annual budget allocations, municipal bonds and State/Federal Grants. In addition Mr. Wallin overseas the daily operations of the Department of Engineering including development plan review, permitting, lot consolidation and the daily maintenance of City owned facilities. He was named the Municipal Engineer of the Year in 2014 by the Capital District Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Prior to his appointment as City Engineer Mr. Wallin was employed at both M.J. Engineering (2009-2012) and Creighton Manning Engineering (2008-2009) where he was a design engineer on numerous land development projects located throughout the Capital Region. Mr. Wallin has a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Union Graduate College, now known as Clarkson Graduate College.

SESSION 2.3

Oak Street Bridge Preservation

Roger Laime received his B.S. from the University of Rhode Island and his M.B.A. from SUNY at Albany. He is currently the Transportation Department Manager and Project Manager for major projects in AECOM’s Latham office. He has over 35 years of experience as a structural engineer and bridge design engineer. He has worked on a wide variety of projects, including complex curved structures, truss rehabilitation/replacements, rigid frame culverts, design build projects, cashless tolling facilities, multiple LDSA projects throughout New York and is currently the Project Manager for the Van Wyck Contract 1 Bridge Rehabilitation in Region 11.

Notes:

October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

Chad W. Schneider, P.E. Daniel A. Eckert, P.E. Senior Transportation Engineer Associate/Bridge Design Group Manager M.J. Engineering and Land M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying Surveying Phone: (518) 371-0799 Phone: (518) 371-0799 Email: cschneider@mjels.com Email: deckert@mjels.com

Synopsis: Located in the City of Rensselaer, the structure that carries 3rd Avenue over Mill Creek,

East Street, and CSX and Amtrak railroads, is a major connector for residents and

commuters alike to reach the heart of the city and routes into Albany. Originally

constructed in 1926, and rehabilitated in 1985, this 9-span steel through girder/floor

beam system was in need of additional rehabilitation to extend the service life of a main

thoroughfare for the City. What was intended to be a straight forward rehab job, soon

expanded to include an increased scope of work, extensive coordination and re-

coordination with the two different railroad companies; and during construction,

contractor access, material fabrication issues, and multiple structural lifting schemes

were required.

About the Presenters:

Chad Schneider is a licensed engineer with 18 years’ experience in the industry. He

serves as a lead design engineer for MJ’s active highway design and traffic engineering

projects. Chad’s typical responsibilities include traffic analyses of existing and proposed

conditions, highway design, multi-use path design, traffic signal design, InRoads 3D

modeling, and drainage design. He has worked on several NYSDOT, NYSTA design

projects along with several design projects for municipalities and private developers and

is experienced in bridge inspections and construction support services. Chad received

his BS in civil engineering from Union College and is a member of ASHE.

Dan Eckert is a licensed engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; with more

than 14 years of bridge design experience which includes state and locally-owned

bridges, and large-scale interstate bridges throughout the Northeast. He is highly

experienced in bridge design, performing load analyses, bridge inspections, and

construction support services. Dan received his BS in civil engineering, with a focus in

structures, from Pennsylvania State University and is a member of ASCE, NYSATE,

and ASHE, and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Eastern New York Chapter

of ABCD.

SESSION 2.4

3rd Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation

Tim Faulkner Fisher Associates 120 East Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 422-4822 Email: tfaulkner@fisherassoc.com

Synopsis: The Town of Irondequoit selected Fisher Associates to complete a study examining potential alternatives to provide year-round access across the Irondequoit Bay Outlet. The existing Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge is a swing bridge that is only in place from November to April. During the remaining months of the year, the bridge is swung out of place to provide continuous access between Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario for boat traffic. The study looked at the Irondequoit Bay area and connections between Irondequoit and Webster and framed the analysis in terms of costs, property, economic, and environmental impacts, aesthetics, and construction in order to measure alternatives against the study objectives. A robust public involvement component enhanced the study process. Some of the potential solutions included rehabilitation of the existing bridge, new connections to Route 104, a new fixed bridge or a new moveable bridge.

About the Presenter: Tim Faulkner has over 32 years of experience in the transportation engineering and planning fields. After graduating from Clarkson University, he worked for HNTB in Boston where he worked on the two premier projects in the state; the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project, also known as the “Big Dig”, and the New Route 146/US Route 20 Interchange with the Massachusetts Turnpike. After 8 years in Boston, he moved back to his hometown of Syracuse and worked for the local MPO for 4 years. He then worked for CHA, Inc. for 18 years managing traffic engineering and transportation planning projects throughout the east coast and Midwest. The past two years he has been a Sr. Transportation Manager for Fisher Associates overseeing their Syracuse office and managing variety of projects throughout New York and Pennsylvania.

SESSION 3.1

Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge

Alternatives and Case Study

Andrew L. Odien, P.E. CHA Consulting, Inc. 2200 Main Place Tower Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 221-4862 Email: aodien@chacompanies.com

Synopsis:

This presentation will provide a brief overview of the design and construction challenges associated with the replacement of two bridges along Bailey Avenue (US 62) in the City of Buffalo. The two structurally deficient bridges were located along a high traffic stretch of Bailey Ave. that serves as a major commuter link between South Buffalo and New York State Interstate 190. Problems with the bridges and site included rapidly advancing deterioration, hydraulic constrictions that caused ice jamming & contributed to flooding of adjacent areas, and substandard highway geometrics which contributed to a higher than state average accident rate. The replacement bridges are weathering steel multi-girders & composite concrete decks with pile-supported substructures. The new Cazenovia Creek bridge is a 171.5’ single span with integral abutments and the new Buffalo River bridge is a 227.5’ single span with jointless deck and conventional abutments. Both replacement structures were lengthened to reduce channel constrictions and the Buffalo River bridge was replaced with a single span to eliminate the pier obstruction and reduce ice jamming. To maintain the high volume of traffic, the roadway was realigned and the new bridges were constructed adjacent to the existing structures. This also allowed for improvements to be made to the roadway alignment by eliminating existing broken-back curves. County-owned parkland, and numerous private & public utilities were impacted by the realignment. Significant coordination was required to accommodate these other stakeholders. Substantial shoring design was required for the abutment excavations due to their proximity to the existing bridges. Due to the long span and relative slenderness of the new girders, the contractor needed to develop methods to provide for stability of the first girder erected at each site. Temporary bents were not economically feasible in the 10ft+ deep water, so bracing and stiffening trusses were designed to maintain girder stability and avoid any temporary work in the water. The contractor utilized two large cranes for erection due to the large pick weights and radii, which necessitated the need for mid-air splices. Similarly, the demolition of the exiting bridges presented their own challenges due to the enormous weight of the existing built-up, riveted girders.

SESSION 3.2

Replacement of the Bailey Ave. Bridges

over Cazenovia Creek and Buffalo River

About the Presenter:

Andrew L. Odien, PE, CHA Consulting, Inc. received both his B.S. (2005) and M.S. (2007) in Civil Engineering from SUNY at Buffalo. Mr. Odien has 10+ years of bridge engineering experience working for mostly State and Local governments and State authorities. Mr. Odien has been a Project Engineer at CHA Consulting for the past 6 years and is a licensed engineer in New York. He served as the lead structural engineer for the subject project, and is currently serving as the lead design engineer for several LAFA projects in WNY, and as a subconsultant construction project manager for the Peace Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Notes:

October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

Carmen Garozzo Kevin Hauschildt, P.E. National Practice Leader Chief Engineer Bergmann Associates Norfolk Southern Railway 40 La Riviere Drive Suite 150 1200 Peachtree St. NE Buffalo, NY 14202 Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone: (716) 710-3932 Phone: (404) 529-1408 Email: cgarozzo@bergmannpc.com Email: kevin.hauschildt@nscorp.com

Synopsis: The Portageville Bridge, crossing the Genesee River Gorge in Letchworth State Park near Portageville, New York, is a vital link on Norfolk Southern’s Southern Tier Route. With portions of the existing structure dating to 1875, it is at the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement. The bridge is located in an area famous for its scenic views and historic heritage, requiring environmental, archaeological, and visual impact studies to be included within the replacement selection process. The final selection was a structure on a parallel alignment consisting of a 483-ft, 2-hinged spandrel-braced arch flanked on each side by three 80-ft approach spans for a total length of 963-ft. The parallel alignment allows for construction of the new bridge while maintaining rail traffic on the existing structure. While a spandrel-braced arch is well suited for railroad loading, there have been few cases in the past century where site conditions have made this structure type viable, making the new Portageville Bridge unique in modern history. Since AREMA does not fully cover structures of this type, guidance from previous spandrel-braced railroad arches as well as engineering judgment was required in order to design the structure not only for typical Cooper E-80 loading, but for thermal stresses and increased wind stresses from double-stack loading.

About the Presenters: Mr. Garozzo’s experience includes railroad design and engineering; traffic signal planning and design and management of construction operations with a primary focus on rail track and bridge transportation projects. Mr. Garozzo has more than 39 years of diversified experience in the fields of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Planning and Construction Management.

A graduate of the State University of NY at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) Mr. Garozzo holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He has been involved in both design and construction projects from inception to completion. His past duties have included that of Corporate Safety Director. Mr. Garozzo also serves on the Safety committee ofd the NRC.

SESSION 3.3

The Portageville High Bridge Replacement Project

He currently serves as the National Practice Leader for Rail services for Bergmann Associates in Buffalo, NY. Kevin Hauschildt began his railroad career as a co-op student for Southern Railway in 1979. After graduating from Virginia Tech, he began full time work with Norfolk Southern in 1984. Kevin has held a variety of positions in the Bridge Department and the Environmental Department for NS. He is currently Chief Engineer Bridges and Structures, where they are responsible for approximately 9,800 bridges, 65,000 culverts, 150 tunnels, and 2 coal piers. Kevin is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Georgia.

Notes:

October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

Benjamin Szymanski, P.E. Achraf Abbassi, P.E. Structural Engineer Structural Engineer WSP USA WSP USA 500 Winding Brook Dr 500 Winding Brook Dr Glastonbury, CT 06033 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Phone: (860) 815-9018 Phone: (212)631-3846 Email: Benjamin.Szymanski@wsp.com Email: Achraf.Abbassi@wsp.com

Synopsis: The Kosciuszko Bridge carries a 1.1-mile-long segment of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway over Newtown Creek between Brooklyn and Queens, NY. The roadway is a vital link in the region’s transportation network carrying over 170,000 vehicles per day. Due to safety, operational and structural deficiencies the New York State Department of Transportation is replacing the structure. The new bridge will consist of two parallel structures, one eastbound (or Brooklyn-bound) and one westbound (or Queens-bound). The westbound bridge will also carry a 20’ wide bikeway/walkway. Each structure will consist of a single tower cable-stayed main span over Newtown Creek with prestressed concrete beam approach spans. The project is being completed in two separate contracts. The first contract was issued as a Design-Build Contract and was the largest single contract in NYSDOT history at $555M. The work included the construction of a new eastbound structure parallel to the old bridge. Once the new structure was complete, traffic was transferred to the new structure and the old bridge was demolished using explosives. The second contract was issued as a Design-Bid-Build Contract and includes the construction of the new westbound structure with construction currently underway. The presentation will present the overall project scope and highlight the engineering and construction challenges as well as discuss the different contracting approaches.

About the Presenters:

Benjamin Szymanski is a lead structural engineer with WSP. Ben has a Master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of Connecticut and has 11 years of experience in structural engineering including design, analysis, construction support, rehabilitation, rating and inspection. He has been alternate delivery experience with design-build and P3 projects. He was involved in value engineering of the Alexander Hamilton Bridge in the Bronx, which included innovative time and cost saving techniques, including girder installation by use of gantry crane. He coordinated design and construction for Connecticut’s first Design-Built project for the accelerated Rt. 8 Rehabilitation Project in Bridgeport, CT. Ben was a member of the main span design team for Phase 2 of the replacement of the Kosciuszko Bridge. Most recently, he has

SESSION 4A.1

The Replacement of the Kosciusko Bridge

been the project manager for the West River Bridge Replacement project in southern Connecticut. Achraf Abbassi is a licensed professional engineer with design, analysis, construction support and inspection experience on key infrastructure projects in the New York metropolitan area. He holds a Master’s degree in structural engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is currently a structural engineer with WSP formerly known as Parsons Brinckerhoff. Achraf was involved in the construction support of the Bayonne Bridge project, rehabilitation and inspection of the Newport Bridge, and miscellaneous design tasks for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Achraf was also a key member of the design team for Phase 2 of the replacement of the Kosciuszko Bridge and is presently coordinating the construction support for the approach spans. Additionally, Achraf is the project engineer for the Van Wyck expressway design build project while providing design quality oversight for route 17 and route 32 bridge replacements.

Notes:

October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

John E. Grady, P.E. Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. 15 Glenridge Road, Suite 4 Glenville, NY 12302 Phone: (518) 579-0459 Email: jgrady@ravieng.com

Synopsis: The Rexford Bridge carries Route 146 over the Mohawk River/Barge Canal, connecting the Towns of Niskayuna in Schenectady County and Clifton Park in Saratoga County, near the hamlet of Rexford. This site is steeped with history and there have been numerous river crossings built at this location over the past 200 years, including two Erie Canal Aqueducts and several bridges. The existing Rexford Bridge, built in 1964, was structurally deficient and was in dire need of rehabilitation or replacement. The project corridor is a heavily travelled commuter route, has experienced significant traffic congestion for decades, and has had a high rate of accidents. It also lacked any accommodations for pedestrians or bicycles. Discussions about replacing the existing Rexford Bridge have been ongoing for over 25 years. In 2015, the NYSDOT awarded a $32.5 million Design/Build contract to replace the existing 727-foot-long bridge two-lane bridge with a new four-lane bridge which will also have a 10-foot-wide multi-use path. This high-profile bridge replacement project is designed to improve safety and ease congestion in the surrounding area. The project includes the complete replacement of the multi-span structure and realignment of the existing approaches, including the construction of a roundabout on the Niskayuna end of the bridge. A multi-use path along Route 146 will connect Riverview Road in Rexford and the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail in Niskayuna. This presentation will discuss the history of the site, including the historic Erie Canal, the Rexford aqueducts, the previous Rexford bridge crossings, and the details and process of constructing the new bridge, the Roundabout and the roadway improvements, including the many challenges faced.

About the Presenter: Mr. Grady spent 34 years with NYSDOT, mostly in construction management roles, including eleven years as the Assistant Director of the Office of Construction. During

SESSION 4A.2

Replacing the Rexford Bridge – the Site,

the History and the Bridges

his NYSDOT career he took on many special assignments, including as Special Deputy to the Commissioner for the Reconstruction of the FDR Drive in Manhattan, NYSDOT’s lead representative for the 2001 World Trade Center Response, and Project Director for the $145 million Patroon Island Bridge Project. He retired from NYSDOT in 2013 as the Regional Construction Engineer for Region 1, the Capital District Region. He then joined CHA as the Manager of their Construction Engineering Services Group, with offices and projects across the nation and overseas. In 2015, he moved to Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying as a Construction Manager, and served as the Resident Engineer on the Rexford Bridge Project. Mr. Grady is a graduate of Clarkson University with a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in New York and Vermont.

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October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

Sam Anthony, PE, F. ASCE Erdman Anthony and Associates, Inc. 145 Culver Road, Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14620 Phone: (585) 427-8888 Email: anthonyes@erdmananthony.com

Synopsis: The technical challenges of this project cannot be understated as the I-81 Bridges over the Oneida Lake were the longest, prestressed concrete superstructures in the country at the time of construction in 1960. The 70 ft. anchoring wing spans cantilever over the piers and carry the drop-in girders to make a 320 ft channel span. Owing to deterioration of the bottom flange drop-in fascia girders, NYSDOT completed an emergency repair contract where external post tensioning was added to strengthen the main span. The interstate bridges are a critical link carrying three northbound and three southbound lanes (38,000 AADT) between Watertown / Fort Drum and Syracuse. The bridges geographic location, Oneida Lake to the east and the State Barge/Erie Canal to the west, severely limit the availability of adequate detour structures for this vitally important interstate north south corridor. The concrete structure features unique post tensioning patterns that are present longitudinally to reinforce the girders and transversely to reinforce the diaphragms and drop-in girders which are sandwiched between the tips of the cantilevered girders. Given there is a great concern with respect to the condition of the post tensioning, NYSDOT elected to perform an in-depth structural evaluation of the existing structure to more clearly understand the condition of the existing post tensioning, load carry capacity and remaining useful life of the 55-year-old structure. After the investigation and evaluation, a $8 million rehabilitation contract was awarded in 2014 and the construction work was completed in 2017. The work included railing, overlay and scupper replacement, joint and approach slab replacement, grouting of tendons, supplemental transverse post tensioning installation and Class D substructure repairs. At the end of construction, a bridge owner’s manual was prepared for the future engineering caretakers.

About the Presenter: In his 40-year career as an engineering practitioner in the arena of bridge design, Mr. Anthony has contributed to many significant projects and several professional organizations.

SESSION 4A.3

Rehabilitation of the I-81 Bridges over Oneida Lake and the Erie Canal

As a Structural Engineer at Steinman Boynton Gronquist & Birdsall in NYC, Sam worked on the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation Project, designing and implementing a three-dimensional model of the bridge to evaluate the condition of the bridge suspension system for replacement. In upstate New York, as a structural engineer at Erdman Anthony and Associates, he participated in the design of the Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Bridge (called CSOAP) in Rochester, NY. This award-winning system has led to the improvement of Genesee River water quality, and remains a model for innovative engineering in its field. As the Lead Designer for Rochester’s Frederick Douglass – Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, Sam led the design team to a unique and aesthetically pleasing solution of a new Gateway Bridge carrying I490 over the Genesee River in downtown Rochester. Active at ASCE local, state, and national levels, most recently as Past President in Rochester, he is a State Council Delegate developing the NY State Report Card to Congress on Bridges. In 2014, his peers at ASCE recognized his career long contributions by proclaiming him Engineer of the Year. He also is a past President of Association of Bridge Construction and Design in Western New York. Sam enjoys working with students to develop their appreciation for and commitment to excellent engineering in society; he has taught Structural Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and has been an adjunct at the University at Buffalo where he taught Bridge Engineering I to graduate students for three years: 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.

Moderator: Todd Gadd, P.E. County Highway Superintendent Wyoming County 4328 Route 19 Rock Glen, NY 14550 Phone: (585) 786-8955 tgadd@wyomingco.net

3:30 – 4:00 PM – General Discussion – Questions/Issues shared among County representatives

NYSDOT Staff for questions: Brenda Crudele, Rich Marchione, Dawn Arnold, Regional Managers FHWA Staff for questions: Dan Wood, Chris Millington, Regional Staff

4:00 – 5:00 PM – Streamline the Federal Aid Process with Panel

Panel Members: Barton & Loguidice Terrence J. Rice, P.E. NYS County Highway Superintendents: Skip Vezzetti, Rockland County, NYSCHA President FHWA: Chris Millington and Robert Davies NYSDOT: Rick Wilder, Director, Office of Design Kara Phillips, Assistant to the Director of Design Brenda Crudele, Office of Structures Philip Healy, Office of Right-of-Way Panel Moderators: Diane Kenneally, Director, Office of Integrated Modal Services Todd Gadd, County Highway Superintendent, Wyoming County

SESSION 4B.1

Local Agency Forum

James W. Esposito, P.E. Dave Hensberry, E.I.T. Regional Structures Engineer Assistant Hydraulics Engineer NYSDOT Region 9 NYSDOT Region 9 44 Hawley Street 44 Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 721-8195 Phone: (607) 772-7316 Email: Jim.Esposito@dot.ny.gov Email: David.Hensberry@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis:

Bridge scour is the erosion of stream channel bed material in the vicinity of abutments or piers. It is categorized as: (1) local scour, which occurs at the abutments or piers, caused by obstruction to flow; (2) contraction scour, which occurs under and near bridge openings and generally lowers the channel bed, due to flow contraction; and (3) channel degradation, which lowers the channel bed and occurs whether or not a bridge was in place. The three scour components are typically thought to be independent so that the total scour at a bridge is simply the sum of local scour, contraction scour and degradation.

During the early hours of July 25, 2017, Nichols NY had just that, a combination of local scour, contraction scour and degradation; covered throughout this presentation. At roughly 8pm on the night of July 24, 2017, a cloud burst inundated Nichols NY, Tioga County, dumping upwards of four inches of rain in three hours. Subsequently causing severe flooding on the Wappasening watershed. In fact, the Wappasening gage at Windham Center, PA reported a rise in water surface elevation of 9.2 feet in the following three hours. A true “flashy” stream, the Wappasening comes up very quickly and drops very quickly, wreaking havoc on anything in its path. This time destroying three state owned bridges (Interstate 86 and Route 282 over the Wappasening) and one locally owned bridge (East River Road over the Wappasening), along with many properties and roadways. During this two-part presentation, Jim will discuss the unique failure on the state’s interstate bridges and the sensible and very unique design which prevented collapse. He will also present the basic repair and collaboration between state and local forces. Dave will cover the hydrology and hydraulics of this unique event, focusing on the hydraulics. Specifically, coincident flow and the importance of acknowledging stream or river intersections during design.

SESSION 5.1

Wappasening Creek Flash Flooding

About the Presenters:

Jim Esposito, P.E. – Graduated from Clarkson University in 1981 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and began his career with NYSDOT in 1988 in Structures Design Unit, where he has worked his entire career. Jim took over as the Regional Structures Engineer in 2010 and has been a leader on some of the biggest and most complex projects in Region 9 - Binghamton. Jim has been involved with multiple flooding events, both region-wide and localized, and has become one of the experts within NYSDOT dealing with these unique failures associated with hydrologic events. Dave Hensberry, EIT – Graduated from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Dave began his career as a Transportation Construction Inspector in 2014 with NYSDOT, in the Bridge Safety Assurance Unit (BSA). Dave completed two internships in BSA, before eventually taking a full-time position in 2016 as an Assistant Engineer in Hydraulics, Bridge Safety Assurance Unit. Dave has a passion for hydraulics engineering and hopes to one day become one of the experts on water related engineering in the NYSDOT.

Brian Carmody, P.E.

NYSDOT – Office of Technical Services Materials Bureau 50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1 Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-4571 Email: Brian.Carmody@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis: This presentation will cover the basics of shotcrete and the related requirements of the NYSDOT specification. This will encompass the limitations and the current state of practice as the product relates to NYSDOT. The topics covered will include; Test panels, Qualification panels, wet and dry mix applications, admixtures, common issues, evaluation and misconceptions of the product and specification. We will also cover future expectations and the considerations for partnering with the American Shotcrete Association for design, construction and placement of the product.

About the Presenter: Mr. Carmody has over 20 years of experience in land development and Civil/Transportation Engineering. His Civil Engineering background spans multiple disciplines including; site development, water and sewer utilities, bridge structures, foundations, geotechnical design and construction as well as hydraulics and materials. His private Civil Engineering experience encompasses 4 years of land development and drainage as well as installation and expansion of municipal water and sewer facilities. Part of his public Civil Engineering experience comprises of 2 years of bridge design, and 11 years of geotechnical engineering experience ranging from deep foundation construction, Engineer-in-Charge for subsurface explorations, geotechnical design for bridge foundations, roadway embankments, slope stabilizations and review and design of all types of retaining walls. His time within the Materials Bureau has involved standards and specification development and implementation for the construction, materials, maintenance and traffic and safety groups. His recent focus is on the applications and advancement of new technologies and methodologies within those products and fields.

SESSION 5.2

Shotcrete, NYSDOT Specification 583

Harry L. White 2nd, P.E. NYSDOT Office of Structures 50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3 Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 485-6634 Email: Harry.White@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis:

The NYSDOT Standards Unit is constantly reviewing, modifying, and creating new

standard details that strive to strike the balance between economy and durability. This

presentation focuses on two of the recently issued specifications and 22 upcoming

Bridge Detail sheets. The specifications deal with bridge joint rehabilitation and bride

washing and the Bridge Detail sheets deal with superstructure slabs and now include

details for precast deck panels and link slabs.

About the Presenter: Harry White currently heads the NYSDOT Standards Unit. He has previously worked as the Lab Manager for the NYSDOT Chemistry Laboratory, Head of the NYSDOT Transportation Research and Development Bureau - Structures Unit, NYSDOT Office of Structures as a bridge designer, Structures Design Squad leader, and a previous stint as the head of the Standards Unit. He graduated from Union College in Schenectady, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and is a registered professional engineer in NY State.

SESSION 5.3

Recent Changes in Design Standards and

Specifications at NYSDOT

Matthew J. Hunt, P.E. Steven P. Hagy, P.E. Project Manager Project Engineer Creighton Manning Engineering Creighton Manning Engineering 2 Winners Circle, Suite 201 2 Winners Circle, Suite 201 Albany, NY 12205 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 689-1894 Phone: (518) 689-1887 Email: MHunt@cmellp.com Email: SHagy@cmellp.com

Synopsis:

This presentation will focus on the challenges encountered in design and construction for this Locally Administered Federal-Aid project sponsored by Saratoga County. Saratoga County initiated this project because the concrete deck on this 245 ft long, two simple span steel structure was in poor condition, and the leaking expansion joint at the pier lead to steel deterioration resulting in recurring yellow flags. The design process will be discussed, including creating a digital model of the existing bridge in AASHTOWare to determine the existing load rating, as well as, to serve the basis for the steel repair and retrofit work that would be incorporated into the contract plans. The presenters will touch upon topics such as making two adjacent simple spans continuous for deck load and live load, pier seismic considerations stemming from the retrofitted beams, a two-beam deck pour stage, and modification of the abutments to accept a modified bridge roadway configuration. Utilizing a wide variety of photographs as examples, the presenters will discuss some of the challenges encountered during construction along with the solutions that were developed through coordination between the design team, construction inspectors, and the contractor.

About the Presenters:

Matt is a Project Manager in the Structures Group at Creighton Manning. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with 16 years of experience in the design of NYSDOT, NYSTA, Locally Administered Federal-Aid, and municipal bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects in New York State. In his 10+ years at Creighton Manning, Matt’s experience includes new bridges and culverts, rehabilitations, deck replacements, load ratings, in-depth inspections, and emergency repairs. Matt served as the Lead Structural Engineer for the replacement of 7 Critical Bridges over Water (CBOW) along NY Route 73 in Essex County and 1 CBOW replacement project in Delaware County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University. Steve is a Project Engineer in the Structures Group at Creighton Manning. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 8 years of experience, which ranges from bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects for NYSDOT and various municipalities in

SESSION 6.1

Deck Replacement of Stafford Road Bridge

New York State to contractor support services in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In his 6 years at Creighton Manning, Steve has been an integral part of the design team for the replacement of 7 bridges that were a part of the NYSDOT Critical Bridges over Water (CBOW) program. In addition to his bridge replacement and rehabilitation design work, he has become a leader at Creighton Manning in contractor support services, such as the preparation of erection, demolition, and temporary shoring plans and calculations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

Karl E. Barth, Ph.D. Jack H. Samples Distinguished Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering West Virginia University 395 Evansdale Drive Morgantown, WV 26506 Phone: (304) 293-9921 Email: kebarth@mail.wvu.edu

Synopsis:

A considerable number of bridges in the United States are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Consequently, one of the main focuses of the bridge industry is on design techniques that provide a high-quality and cost-effective product in a relatively short amount of time, with less maintenance required and a longer life span. Standardized bridge plans significantly reduce design time, increase and provide cost-effective solutions in the nation's effort to repair and upgrade the infrastructure. Therefore, in this study, standard short-span steel bridge designs were developed to create a design aid (eSPAN140) for bridge engineers. In these designs, bridges with spans ranging from 40 feet to 140 feet in 5 foot increments were developed for rolled beam sections, homogeneous plate girder sections and hybrid plate girder sections. The rolled sections were designed using two design approaches: the lightest weight possible and the lightest weight possible with a limited section depth.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Barth is the Jack H. Samples Distinguished Professor at West Virginia University. His focus is in steel bridge design, behavior, and analysis. He is a member of the AISI SMDI Steel Bridge task force and is the former chair of TRB AFF20 – Methods of Analysis of Steel Bridges and the SSRC Task Group on Plate and Box Girders. He currently serves as a technical consultant to the American Iron and Steel Institutes SMDI Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance. A group of steel bridge partners focused on developing technical and educational resources for economical steel design in the 40 ft. - 140 ft. span range.

SESSION 6.2

eSPAN140 Demonstration and Design

Example

Ricky D. Hunkins, P.E. Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Region 7 NYSDOT 23192 NYS Rte 12 Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: (315) 782-4473 Email: Rick.Hunkins@dot.ny.gov

Synopsis: With the challenges facing bridge owners, a proper balance between renewal and preservation is an important aspect of asset management. A comprehensive preservation strategy is a vital element in maximizing the usable life of a bridge. Examples of cyclical preservation includes bridge washing, high pressure washing of weathering steel bridges, silane sealing of concrete deck surfaces, and painting. Other examples of preservation are done as needed and include joint repair/replacement and bearing clean and lube.

About the Presenter: Rick Hunkins has been a NYSDOT Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer in Region 7 since 2004 (14 years). Rick is responsible for maintenance on more than 400 bridges with a staff of about 50 persons. Rick has been with the Department since 1989 (29 years) and has previously worked in Structures Design, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Safety Assurance, Highway Maintenance, and the Office of Planning and Program Management. Prior to DOT he worked with a consultant engineering firm for 4 years.

SESSION 6.3

Cyclical Maintenance for Preservation of

Bridges

Todd Gadd, P.E.

County Highway Superintendent Wyoming County 4328 Route 19 Rock Glen, NY 14550 Phone: (585) 786-8955 tgadd@wyomingco.net

Synopsis: A review of the topics discussed at the Local Agency Forum.

About the Presenter: Todd Gadd first received an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Alfred State College in Construction Engineering Technology in 1995. Then he went on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in 1997. Mr. Gadd has been with the Wyoming County Highway Department since 2007 serving as the Highway Superintendent. Prior to coming to Wyoming County Highway, Mr. Gadd worked approximately 10 years for a Western New York Heavy Highway General Contractor as a project superintendent on various highways and bridges in Western New York. Todd has been involved with and held various positions within several professional organizations including ABCD, NYSCHSA and APWA.

SESSION 6.4

Local Agency Report

Rohit Dagli, P.E.

NYSDOT Office of Structures 50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3 Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 485-7238 Rohit.Dagli@dot.ny.gov

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 and 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 across the state 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, evaluations by attendees and future direction of training workshops in coming years.

About the Presenter: Rohit Dagli heads up the Structures Technology Support Services in the Office of Structures, of the NYSDOT. Rohit had 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 different types and varieties of bridges including arch, truss, steel, concrete, and precast structures. Rohit is also actively involved in training activities in the Office of Structures and coordinates 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 Statewide Local Bridge Conference.

SESSION 6.5

Training Subcommittee Update

Statewide Conference on Local Bridges 2019 Program Chair

Larry Tolfa, P.E. NYSDOT Office of Structures 50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3 Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 485-7265 Larry.Tolfa@dot.ny.gov

Please contact Larry to make program suggestions for the 2018 Conference

How to Access Conference Presentations Online:

1. Go to NYSDOT website – https://www.dot.ny.gov/lbc

2. Click the desired year (2003–2018) on left

3. Click on "Presentations"

October 24th & 25th, 2018 in Syracuse, NY

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