On-Site Event
Bridge Basics: Inspection and Maintenance
- Aug 4, 2025 (9:00 - 3:00 pm CT; 8:00 - 2:00 pm MT)
Mountrail Co. Hwy Dept. 8103 61st St. NW, Stanley, ND
Training Poster
Please print and post the Bridge Basics poster (PDF, 2427K) at your location and encourage participation.
Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 30, 2025There is a $50.00 registration fee. NDLTAP will invoice post training.
Contact 701.224.3826 or email tracy.wing@ndsu.edu with questions.
The above resource and more can be accessed by visiting the TLN Learning Management System (LMS).
Description
Attendees must wear a safety vest.
What is a Bridge
- Bridge Components
- Scour Surveys
- Critical Findings
- Significant Findings
- Inspection Basics
- Loading Ratings
- Load Limits/Postings
- Signing Requirements
- Bridge Inspection Site Visits
- Maintenance Best Practices
Target Audience
Local and tribal agencies performing bridge preservation/maintenance and inspection of their own bridges.
Speakers
Bryon Fuchs, P.E., NDLTAP Program Director with twenty-five plus years of transportation experience. He previously worked for a consulting engineering firm and NDDOT in Materials & Research and Local Government Division. Bryon was involved in the bridge replacement & inspection program for local agencies while at NDDOT.
Nancy Huether, P.E., is a TSP2 Bridge Preservation Enigneer.
Matthew Luger P.E., NDDOT Bridge Management Team Lead with 15 years of transportation engineering experience. He previously worked in the NDDOT Materials and Research Division. Matt is currently responsible for the NDDOT Bridge Management System, Bridge STIP, Bridge Scoping, Bridge Load Rating, and Bridge Preservation programs.