ABCD Eastern NY Chapter is pleased to announce the Clarks Mills Bridge has been selected to receive the 2019 Bridge Award. Congratulations to the project team, which consisted of WashingtonCounty (owner), Greenman-Pederson, Inc (prime consultant), Kubricky Construction Corporation (prime contractor), and The Fort Miller Co., Inc. (precast concrete supplier)!

The existing bridge, also known as the Clarks Mills Bridge, was a 298-ft long three-span concrete arch erected in 1916. After a service life of 100 years, the bridge exhibited signs of deterioration with portions of the concrete parapet missing and exposed reinforcing steel starting to corrode along the entire fascia. The new bridge has three 88-ft clear spans with a total length of just under 300-ft. The new abutments and piers were keyed into bedrock to resist thrust; and the arch headwall and concrete u-walls were treated and stained to increase the aesthetic appearance of the replacement bridge. A total of 84 precast pieces (48 arch units and 36 headwall units) make up the replacement bridge superstructure.

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Apply for this position on the Creighton Manning Careers website!

Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP is currently seeking a qualified Project Engineer and/or Manager candidate to complement the existing bridge design/structural engineering services in their Albany, NY office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to prepare or check calculations and/or direct the design procedures of others to ensure that calculations are in accordance with AASHTO and NYSDOT design standards.
• Prepare Design Reports, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs for various bridge design projects.
• Develop plan details for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects in accordance with NYSDOT Standards.
• Work within assigned task scope and budget, and coordinate with client and team to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Perform structural analysis and/or stability review of existing/new bridges/structures for proposed construction loading and temporary conditions.
• Development of demolition/erection sequence plans; including the stability analysis of the structure during each of the different stages of construction.
• Analysis and design of temporary shoring towers/systems for both gravity and lateral loads.
• Analysis of marine structures and associated appurtenances.
• Design/Detailing of hydraulic jacking and structural lifting systems.
• Development of Crane Pick Plans; including geometry and feasibility studies, Site Logistics, crane sizing and capacity checks, design of load distribution mats, custom rigging.
• Serves as Project Engineer/Manager with autonomy for project related tasks and as a designated client contact. May have responsibilities on multiple projects.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of NYSDOT specifications, NYSDOT Bridge Manual and AASHTO LRFD code required
• Strong fundamentals in Statics and Structural Analysis is required
• Proficiency with CADD software (MicroStation and/or AutoCad)
• Proficiency with structural analysis software including; AASHTOWare, RISA, etc.

Qualifications:

• ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
• Professional Engineering license
• 5- 10 years of experience in Bridge, Structural and/or Construction Engineering

Creighton Manning offers a competitive compensation package including a 401 (k) plan with profit sharing, employer contribution toward medical and dental insurance, education assistance, membership in professional organizations, and more.

Blenheim Bridge - 2018 Bridge Award Recipient

The Eastern New York Chapter of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design announces its annual Bridge Award Program. The Board of Directors has established this award as a way to recognize and honor outstanding bridge projects. The project selected by the Board will have awards presented to its owner, designer and contractor. The awards will be presented at our annual meeting tentatively scheduled for September 2020.

We are soliciting nominations from the membership for the following award:

• New or rehabilitated structure that opened in calendar year 2019.

It is highly recommended that all submissions be made electronically in a pdf format. If this is not possible, mailed submissions will be accepted. Please see the official announcement for detailed submission requirements.

Nominations should be received no later than June 1, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Belsky by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at (518) 732-2300.