Bridge Week
The Michigan Bridge Conference provides information about bridge inspection, research, construction, repair, and management over the course of two days. Day 1 features educational sessions focused on a specific topic. It benefits state and local bridge engineers; bridge consultants; and personnel responsible for design, construction, and maintenance of bridges. Day 2 encompasses a broader range of topics and includes program updates. The conference is open to engineers, engineering consultants, and surveyors from state, municipal, and local agencies who manage or work with bridge assets.
The Michigan Bridge Conference is a conference of the Center for Technology & Training (CTT). It is hosted each year by the CTT, home of Michigan's Local Technical Assistance Program and the Bridge Load Rating Program. For more information on the conference and for registration information, please explore the tabs, above, on ctt.mtu.edu/bridgeconference.

REGISTRATION FOR BRIDGE WEEK
Join us for the Michigan Bridge Week in 2021! Registration is now open for Michigan Bridge Week! Additional event details and the agenda are available in the event flyer.
The registration fee includes:
- Access to all sessions for the specific event
- Event handouts and other materials (hard copy or digital) for that day
- Food and refreshments for meals and breaks listed in the agenda for that day (if applicable)
For on-site events, registration does not include accommodations; the conference flyer will contain details on accommodations that are available for participants. Please notify us in advance if you have special dietary needs. NOTE: Michigan Tech reserves the right to use any pictures taken during this event for advertising and/or instructional purposes.
CANCELLATION POLICY: No-shows and cancellations within three business days prior to the event will be charged the full registration fee. Substitutions will be accepted.
Questions? E-mail ctt@mtu.edu or call (906) 487-2102.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Michigan Bridge Week will count for instructional hours for continuing education for professional engineers. The number of hours will be noted in the event flyer. The CTT’s continuing education policy is available at ctt.mtu.edu/continuingeducation.
MTU-CEE ALUMNI & FRIENDS EVENT
The Michigan Technological University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering typically offers an alumni and friends gathering concurrently with Michigan Bridge Week events. This is a separate event hosted concurrent to the event. Stay tuned for more information.
A look back at 2019 Bridge Conference...

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PRESENTATIONS - Day 1: Educational Sessions
1. Introduction - video 1 and video 2
Chris Gibertson—Center for Technology & Training
2. National Bridge Inspection (NBI) Program Overview
Sonny Jadun, PE – FHWA; Ralph Pauly, PE – FHWA
3. NBI Program Metric 12
Sonny Jadun, PE—FHWA Resource Center
Allie Nadjarian, PE—MDOT
4. NBI Program Metric 13 & 14 - part 1 and part 2
Thomas Saad, PE—FHWA Resource Center
Creightyn McMunn, PE—MDOT
5. NBI Program Metric 15- part 1 and part 2
Sonny Jadun, PE—FHWA Resource Center
Brian Zakrezewski, PE—MDOT
6. NBI Program Metric 18
Erik Carlson, PE—MDOT Hydraulic Unit
Allie Nadjarian, PE—MDOT
7. Inspection Technology: 3D Bridge App
Reid Sawtell—Michigan Tech Research Institute
8. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program
Allie Nadjarian, PE—MDOT
Eric Rickert, PE—Great Lake Engineering Group
Rich Kathrens, PE—Spicer Group, Inc.
Amy Trahey, PE—Great Lakes Engineering Group, LLC
9. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Case Study
Amy Trahey, PE—Great Lakes Engineering Group, LLC
PRESENTATIONS - Day 2
1. FHWA Update
Ralph Pauly, PE—FHWA
2. MDOT Update
Matt Chynoweth, PE – MDOT
3. Local Bridge Program Update
Keith Cooper, PE—MDOT
4. Question & Answer
5. Bridge Construction/Railroad Coordination
Ryan Hoensheid, PE—MDOT Office of Rail
6. Channel Design at Road-Stream Crossings
Holly Vickers—MDEQ Transportation Review Unit
James Watling, PE—MDEQ Water Resources Division
7. Bridge Bundling
Beckie Curtis, PE—MDOT
8. Bridge Asset Management
Beckie Curtis, PE—MDOT
9. Routine Bridge Inspection Using a Drone
Jason Fogg, PE—HDR, Inc.
Mile Wilson, PE—MDOT
10. Technical Aspects of GRS/IBS Bridge Design & Construction
Craig Schripsema, PE—OHM Advisors
11. Substructure Repair
Michael Close, PE—GeoStabilization International
12. 2018 Anchor Link Replacement on Original Blue Water Bridge
Craig Dashner, PE—OHM Advisors
Tom Bachmayer—OHM Advisors