​The Bridge Maintenance/Preservation Branch is responsible for the following areas:

• Coordination of bridge inspection activities.
• Preparation of bridge repair contracts.
• Determination of bridge weight restrictions.
• Advising on bridge maintenance problems.
• Keeping current on bridge maintenance and inspection technology.
• Overseeing the Bridge management System.
• Extended Weight Coal Haul program.
• Assist in Truck Weight Classification upgrades.

For more information:

Jeff Sams:  Chief Bridge Inspector

Josh Rogers:  Ohio & Big Sandy Bridge Inspections

David Tipton:  Bridge Repairs District 4,5,9,10,11,12

Robert Pernnell:  Bridge Repairs District 1,2,3,6,7,9

Anne Irish:  Bridge Load Ratings

Tom Mathews:  Bridge Painting

Mark Swieterman:  Scour

 - Master Agreement for Rapid Hardening Concrete Patching Material 
 - EO1 for Bridge and Drainage Structures Repairs
 - EO1 for Bridge Inspection Tools, Access Equipment, and PPE