Event Details
Independence, Iowa
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
2600 Swan Lake Boulevard
Independence, IA 50644
June 14, 2022 — June 15, 2022
First Day Start Time at 10:15AM
Event Contact
Description
The Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), along with the Buchanan County Secondary Roads Department, with funding from the Iowa DOT and FHWA will be hosting a free Local Agency Bridge Innovation and Demonstration Days event June 14-15, 2022 in Independence, Iowa. This currently will be a face-to-face presentation/tour event.
Local agency representatives and others from throughout Iowa and surrounding states are invited to attend this event. The tentative agenda (subject to change) is below, but currently includes national/state perspectives, research discussions, and local agency implementation experiences with a wide variety of efforts. It also includes a tour of the bridge innovations that have been applied throughout Buchanan County. Registration is required for this free event.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Comfort Inn and Suites (319) 334-6400 for $91 plus tax. Mention “Iowa LTAP” to get the special rate.
Tentative Agenda
Day 1 – June 14, 2022
Time | Agenda |
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10:15 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Agency Road and Bridge Update | |
Federal Perspective: Every Day Counts Program and UHPC Bridge Preservation and Repair | |
State Perspective: UHPC Bridge Preservation, Repair and Other Initiatives | |
11:50 a.m. | Lunch |
County Site Tour with break (bring your PPE's) | |
5:00 p.m. | Adjourn Day 1 |
Day 2 – June 15, 2022
Time | Agenda |
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7:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
Penetrating Sealer Performance Criteria on Bridges: A New Perspective | |
Iowa State Bridge Center Research Overview and Updates | |
LIDAR Data and Bridge Deck Life | |
Steel Bridges With Corrugated Metal Decking for Rural County Bridges With Plank and Gravel Riding Surfaces | |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
Elimination of Deck Joints with Link Slabs – An Innovative Bridge Preservation Strategy | |
Strengthening of Local Bridges in Wisconsin to Remove Load Postings | |
Tools and Gadgets Lightening Round | |
Closing Discussion | |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn Day 2 |