1. WisDOT - Bureau of Structures Brandan Burger

2.  Anything “structural” – change in loading, structural capacity, pile locations  If in doubt, call us! See Structures Contacts Handout BOS Contacts.doc  Remind Contractor to go thru Construction Staff for answers

3.  CMM 1-65 Updated engineer responsibilities related to as- built structure plans (require “STRUCTURE” to be placed above as-built title box on title sheet)  CMM 5-70 Guidance and checklist for field personnel inspecting ancillary structures installations (mainly pertain to new sign/signal structures installation requirements)

4.  Std. Spec. 501.3.8.2 (FDM and CMM Guidance will be available in March 2015)  New Policies Dual Approach to Ice Based on Project Type  Projects with HPC or greater than 2000 CY concrete STSP 501.1000.S shall be included in plans and bid by contractors  Projects with less than 2000 CY concrete Standard spec administrative item payment of $0.75/lb remains in affect  Ice should be paid for – field engineers should not delay pours if ice is required  Ice delivered and stored on site should not be paid for unless used as required per Std. Spec.

5.  Masonry Anchor Install 502.3.14.1 Type L or S adhesive anchor ACI/CRSI Certified Installer, or Field Verification by Non-Destructive Pullout Testing

6.  Pigmented Protective Surface Treatment Used on parapets, different product than decks  Stainless Steel Reinforcement Moved into STSPs  Polymer Modified Asphalt (for Overlays) Moved into STSPs

11.  Plan details for fill at wing tips  Proper Fill = Minimize Future Erosion

13.  What is your experience with environmental issues (sediment control)?

14.  Be plugged into fabrication of elements  Templates to match at connections  Verify dimensions for field installation  Get BOS & Jim Parry involved  Suggest mock grout pour before the actual  Follow grouted coupler instructions

16.  Issues with loose deck steel Bar chair spacing too large Bar tie spacing too large or missing  STD. Spec. 505.3.4 Placing and Fastening

17.  Probing during deck pour and dry run  Top Cover  Bottom Cover  Deck thickness

18.  Structural Approach Slabs US Highways & Interstates Details included in the structure plan Contractors have successfully poured with bridge deck

19.  Detail for pouring SAS with bridge deck  Contractor would have to propose using this

21. AbutmentPier Cap

22. Saw cut DO NOT ALLOW

23.  Abutment Paving Block Joint  Sawcut on Bridge Deck

24.  Welders must be qualified prior to welding in the position, process, and type of joint. Correct Certification.  A written weld procedure for each type of weld is required.  Get familiar with weld symbols and nomenclature.  Storage and care of welding electrodes.

25.  Call us with Questions  We look forward to another great year of bridge construction! THANK YOU!