Bridge Preservation and Maintenance: David Steele's Expertise
As the Branch Manager of the Bridge Preservation Branch, David Steele oversees vital aspects of bridge planning, design, and maintenance. Explore the life cycle of a bridge - from planning to maintenance stages spanning 50-100 years. Learn about bridge load ratings, superloads, and contract proposals for repairs. Discover important considerations such as pile tip elevations and construction elevations. Ensure accurate documentation by sending As-Builts to key personnel, including David Steele and Load Rating Engineers. Dive into the world of bridge infrastructure with insights from a seasoned expert.
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David Steele Branch Manager of the Bridge Preservation Branch Division of Maintenance
Life of a Bridge Planning Stage : 3 or 4 years (SYP) Design Stage : 2 years Construction Stage : 2 years Maintenance Stage : 50 100 years
Bridge Load Ratings KYTC is responsible for determining the safe load carrying capacity of all public bridges. This includes both state maintained bridges and county maintained bridges. We depend on accurate bridge plans.
Send As-Builts to David Steele, TEBM Anne Irish, Chief Load Rating Engineer Erin Van Zee, Load Rating Engineer Dora Alexander, Load Rating Engineer