Technical Conferences

Upcoming Technical Conferences

Information regarding the Fall 2025 ABCD Susquehanna Chapter Bridge Technical Conference will be released at a later date.

Previous Technical Conferences

Presentations from our previous Technical Conferences are available for download:

Fall 2024 Bridge Technical Conference

The Fall 2024 ABCD Susquehanna Chapter Bridge Technical Conference was held on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at 700 South Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, PA 17057

2019 Conference Presentations

• Acrow Temporary Lift Bridge on the SR 80 Bridge Replacement Project in West Palm Beach, FL, By: Michael J. Parciasepe, P.E.

• Preserving the Historical Arlington Memorial Bridge for Future Generations, By: Stephen Matty, P.E.

• Temporary Heavy Haul Adjacent Bulb Tee Beam Bridge - CSVT Project, By: Aaron M. Craig, P.E.

• PennDOT's MASH Status and DM-4 Update, By: Kristin Langer, P.E.

• Efficient Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Design for Pennsylvania, By: Troy Jenkins, P.E.

• Contractor Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) Delivery of a Tied Steel Arch Bridge Re-Decking, By: Jonathan Eberle, P.E.

• Ross Fording Road Historic Truss Bridge Rehabilitation, By: John Baumgardner, P.E. & Monica Harrower

2018 Conference Presentations

• Birmingham Bridge Preservation - By: Ahmad Ahmadi, PE

• Bridge Asset Management - By: Justin Bruner, PE

• Unique Accelerated Construction Projects using Prefabricated Technologies - By: Kevin Grant

• PennDOT's Bridge Initiatives - By: Tom Macioce, PE

• I-95 Section BRO-Betsy Ross Interchange - By: Geoffrey Stryker, PE & Justin Eberhart, PE

• Bridge Engineering in a Developing World Context - By: Brian Swartz, PhD, PE, Erin Brenneman, Caleb Comeaux, Mark Simpkins & Doug Stumpp

• Accelerated Superstructure Replacement of the Route 139 Hoboken Viaduct - By: Thomas Zink, PE

2017 Conference Presentations

• Emergency Repair to the Delaware River Turnpike Bridge, By: Brad Updegrave, P.E.

• Prestressed Concrete Plant Innovations, By: Andrew D. Mish, P.E. & Troy M. Jenkins, P.E.

• The Liberty Bridge Fire Event: Response Evaluation for Jacking Operations and Post-fire Ratings, By: Andrew R. Adams, P.E. & Nohemy Y. Galindez, Ph.D., P.E.

• South Cascade Drive/Miller Road over Cattaragus Creek Design Build Project, By: Jeffrey R. Younger, P.E. & Edwin S. Anthony, P.E.

• Innovative Steel Erection Procedure for a Curved Girder Viaduct Over Water and Soft Soils, By: Michael H. Marks, P.E.

• Bridge Removal – The In’s and Out’s, By: Jeffrey D. Given, P.E.

2016 Conference Presentations

• Innovative Solutions Using Ultra-High Performance Concrete, By: Gregory Nault, P.E., S.E.

• Steel Girder Cross Frames - Design, Fabrication and Erection, By: Shane Beabes, P.E.

• New AASHTO Wind Load Provisions for Completed Bridges and Bridges During Construction, By: Wagdy Wassef, Ph.D., P.E.

• Design Challenges Associated with a 643' Wide Steel Plate Girder Bridge, By: Clayton VanVerth, P.E. & James Pezzoti, P.E.

• Practical Application of Drones in the Bridge Industry, By: Luke Wylie

• A Look Inside the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Industry in Pennsylvania, By: Monica Schultes, P.E.

2015 Conference Presentations

• 3D Modeling for Design and Detailing of Bridge Structures, By: Joseph Brenner, P.E. & Nick Seman, E.I.T.

• Underwater Bridge Inspection - Planning, Experiences & Considerations, By: James Prevost, P.E.

• Brattleboro Bridge - A Bridge to Nature, By: Figg Bridge Engineers, Inc.

• Ten Days in August: An Accelerated Bridge Reconstruction, By: Ryan Adams, P.E., S.E.

• I-495 in Wilmington, DE - The Leaning Towers, By: Bruce Shelly, P.E.

• WB-207 & WB-208 Bridge Replacement Project at M.P. 12.63 & 12.67 in Beaver County, By: Robert Elliott, Jr., P.E. & Matthew Macey, P.E.

• Professional Development Hours, By: Derek Mitch, P.E.

2014 Conference Presentations

• Rehabilitation and Strengthening of the Freeport Bridge, By: Christopher Smith, P.E.

• Montour Run Bridge No. 6 "Super" Replacement: Mark Pavlick, P.E.

• Design and Construction of the I-270 Bridge over the Chain of Rocks Canal, By: Brandon Chavel, Ph.D., P.E. and Jared Cababe, P.E.

• Cofferdam Design and Construction (and Destruction), By: Michael Mattlin, P.E.

• Point Cloud Survey and Bridge Erection at Lititz Pike over AMTRAK, By: Joesph W. Rovnan, Jr., P.E.

• George N. Wade Bridge Rehabilitation, By: Thomas Leckrone, P.E.

2013 Conference Presentations 

• PennDOT's Bridge Initiatives, By: Tom Macioce, P.E.

• AASHTO Provisions for Loss of Prestress: Explained, By: Brian Swartz, PhD, P.E.

• Resources & Guidance for Steel Bridge Design, By: Christopher Garrell, P.E., LEED AP

• CONTECH Accelerated Bridge Construction with Precast Structures, By: Richard Tate & Kevin Grant

• Siegrest Covered Bridge Reconstruction, By: Dave Hoglund, P.E.