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EP #086: Maintenance, Government Funds and Concrete Bridges
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss the maintenance and funding of bridges in the United States. They address questions about the responsibility of bridge maintenance, the
allocation of government resources, and the challenges of maintaining bridges over time.
They also compare the maintenance requirements of bridges and tunnels, highlighting the environmental factors that affect each structure. Additionally, they explore the process of replacing a bridge foundation
underwater and the cost considerations involved.
Takeaways
responsibility of the state in which the bridge is located, with funding provided by the federal government.
maintenance, but the funding is limited and needs to be prioritized among
various infrastructure projects.
compared to tunnels due to their exposure to the open environment and the need to manage water and salt corrosion.
complex and costly process, often involving the construction of cofferdams and temporary supports.
Association's Bridge Report provides comprehensive information on bridges in the United States.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Value for Value Podcast
03:21 Responsibility of Bridge Maintenance and Government Funding
28:41 Replacing Bridge Foundations Underwater
38:08 The Importance of Investing in Infrastructure
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Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please
consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality
content for the concrete industry.
Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/
***
Episode References
Guest:
Dan McCoy | R.L. McCoy | [email protected]
Guest Website: http://www.rlmccoy.net/
ARBTA Bridge Report: https://artbabridgereport.org/
Producers: Jodi Tandett ($12.47), Jason Stubna
($26.25), Thomas Ginther ($10.80)
Donate & Become a Producer: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/
Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton
Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]
Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/
Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
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In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss the maintenance and funding of bridges in the United States. They address questions about the responsibility of bridge maintenance, the
allocation of government resources, and the challenges of maintaining bridges over time.
They also compare the maintenance requirements of bridges and tunnels, highlighting the environmental factors that affect each structure. Additionally, they explore the process of replacing a bridge foundation
underwater and the cost considerations involved.
Takeaways
responsibility of the state in which the bridge is located, with funding provided by the federal government.
maintenance, but the funding is limited and needs to be prioritized among
various infrastructure projects.
compared to tunnels due to their exposure to the open environment and the need to manage water and salt corrosion.
complex and costly process, often involving the construction of cofferdams and temporary supports.
Association's Bridge Report provides comprehensive information on bridges in the United States.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Value for Value Podcast
03:21 Responsibility of Bridge Maintenance and Government Funding
28:41 Replacing Bridge Foundations Underwater
38:08 The Importance of Investing in Infrastructure
***
Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please
consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality
content for the concrete industry.
Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/
***
Episode References
Guest:
Dan McCoy | R.L. McCoy | [email protected]
Guest Website: http://www.rlmccoy.net/
ARBTA Bridge Report: https://artbabridgereport.org/
Producers: Jodi Tandett ($12.47), Jason Stubna
($26.25), Thomas Ginther ($10.80)
Donate & Become a Producer: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/
Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | [email protected] | Instagram @Mike_Dunton
Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected]
Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/
Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
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