EDC Exchange September 15

The majority of the bridges across the nation are small, single-span bridges commonly on rural and local roads. As the infrastructure ages, weight restrictions or bridge closures are becoming more frequent. With limited resources available, transportation agencies must find innovative, cost-effective solutions for bridge construction.  The Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil–Integrated Bridge System (GRS–IBS) may be an excellent alternative to help reduce bridge construction time and cost!

Prior to the EDC initiative, implementation of the GRS-IBS was limited to two counties within Ohio and New York.  Now there are more than 200 GRS-IBS structures across the country in 44 states and territories, and the number is growing.  This EDC Exchange will present several case histories illustrating the range of diverse projects and design considerations to help others implement this type of construction.  The webinar will also provide a brief overview of FHWA guidance on scour evaluation and countermeasure design as well as how scour can be successfully addressed when using GRS-IBS.

This EDC Exchange will be of interest to local, tribal and state transportation agencies that are looking for a cost effective solution to replace deficient bridges.

Please join the Federal Highway Administration, the Idaho Local Technical Assistance Program Center and the Idaho Department of Transportation for a presentation on the National Usage of GRS IBS to via a live webinar on September 15, 2015 from  2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Registration will open September 1st.

All EDC Exchanges are FREE but you must register to attend.

If you are interested in
attending, please register by calling or emailing Denise Shields and indicate which location you will be attending.

DISTRICT 1 600 W. Prairie Coeur d´Alene, ID 83815-8764
DISTRICT 2 2600 Frontage Road Lewiston, ID 83501-0837
DISTRICT 3 (ITD HQ) 3311 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703
DISTRICT 4 216 South Date Street Shoshone, ID 83352-0820
DISTRICT 5 5151 South 5th Pocatello, ID 83205-4700
DISTRICT 6 206 North Yellowstone Highway Rigby, ID 83442-0097

Past webinars are available at the FHWA/EDC website for your review at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/accelerating/everydaycounts/edc_exchange/local_tribal.cfm