Proposal Contact Information
Name: Thomas P. Macioce, P.E.
Title: Chief Bridge Engineer
Agency/AASHTO Committee: PA Department of Transportation
Address: 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
E-mail: tmacioce@state.pa.us
Telephone number: (717) 787-2881
Date of submission: November 5, 2007
Title of Proposed Scan
Best Practices for Bridges
Problem Statement (What topic is to be examined? What drives the need for the scan? Why
now?)
There is a desire to design and construct bridges that have a longer service life among
DOT’s to help address funding constraints.
Scan Scope (What specific subject areas are to be examined? Which cities and states might be
visited? Which agencies/organizations (including specific departments or types of staff if
applicable)?
It is requested that the following subject areas be examined further:
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bridges polices, procedures and materials that lead to a 100-year life
specific policies and procedures related to inspection that other states have in
place to insure bridges are safe
methodologies used by states to obtain timely environmental permits
types of LRFD bridge design and rating software currently being used by states
State experiences with using high performance concrete bridge decks
Recommended staff:
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DOT Bridge Engineers, FHWA
Scan Objectives (What key information is to be gained? What information is to be shared after the
scan? Who would the audience be for this information?)
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Range of Design considerations that lead to longer lasting structures
Documentation of software currently being utilized with the experienced pros and
cons of the software
Documentation of various state procedures and policies related to environmental
permits with an emphasis on projects involving structures
Benefits Expected (Including potential impacts on current technology or procedures)
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The information gathered from these visits and the subsequent documentation
would aid in future updates to national bridge policy to ensure longer lasting
structures that are safe.