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Roadway/Bridge Maintenance
Bridge Maintenance
This workshop is designed for local government agency personnel responsible for and interested in developing a good bridge maintenance program. Students will learn how to gather data on bridge maintenance needs, treat and repair common bridge problems, and respond to bridge emergencies.
Registration
- Register online:
- May 5, 2008 - Mn/DOT District 7, 501 South Victory Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
- May 6, 2008 - Hennepin County Public Works, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340
- May 8, 2008 - Saw Mill Inn, 2301 Highway 169 South, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
- Register by mail:
- Download registration form (115 KB PDF)
- Mail to 1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-6069
- Register by fax:
- Download registration form (115 KB PDF)
- Fax to 612-624-5359
Mail or fax the registration form or register online no later than one week prior to the workshop. Preregistration allows us to contact you if the course must be postponed due to weather or other factors. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $30 cancellation fee, will be made if cancellation is received five working days prior to the workshop. Disability accommodations are available upon request.
Registration Contact
For registration questions, contact Shirley Mueffelman, Continuing Professional Education, University of Minnesota, 612-624-4754, cceconf2@umn.edu, fax 612-624-6225.
Registration
- Register online:
- May 1, 2007—University of Minnesota - Rochester, Rochester, MN
- May 2, 2007—Hennepin County Public Works, Medina, MN
(Medina site is full) - May 3, 2007— Ramada Inn, Brainerd, MN
- Register by mail:
- Download registration form (164 KB PDF)
- Mail to CCE Information Center, University of Minnesota, 20 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-6069
- Register by FAX:
- Download registration form (164 KB PDF)
- Fax to 612-624-5359
Mail or fax your registration or register online no later than one week prior to the program. Preregistration allows us to contact you if the workshop must be postponed due to weather or other factors. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $30 cancellation fee, will be made if written cancellation is received at least five working days before the workshop. Disability accommodations will be provided upon request.
Registration Contact
Shirley Mueffelman, 612-624-4754, cceconf2@umn.edu
Topics Covered
- Gathering data on bridge maintenance needs
- Prioritizing and organizing a bridge maintenance program
- Reviewing bridge element problems and repair examples
- Planning for bridge emergencies
Who Should Attend
County or city engineers or their technical staff who have responsibility for bridge safety inspections and/or bridge maintenance.
Credit
- 1.0 Roads Scholar Program required credit
- To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us
Instructors
Bob Kleinschmidt retired from Mn/DOT in 2000 after 37 years as a senior engineering specialist in the Bemidji construction inspection unit. Duties included supervising bridge maintenance operations and the bridge safety inspection program, and developing the annual district bridge maintenance program.
Kenneth Johnson started his civil engineering career working for the Aitkin County Highway Department, where his duties included inspection and maintenance of bridges. In 1977 Ken started with Wheeler Lumber, LLC, where he developed the use of treated timber for highway bridges. Since retiring in 2006, Ken has worked as a consultant.
Fee
- $60—Township, Tribal
- $70—City, county, state, and federal
- $150—All others
The registration fee includes lunch, coffee breaks, and program materials.
Workshop Schedule
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Workshop is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.