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Chad Meyer, P.E.

Structural Engineer

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Bridge Rehab/Widening

QA/QC Engineer, I-235 over NE Broadway Ave. Widening, Iowa DOT, 2005.
Provided quality control checking of all three stages of the widening plans for this I-235 structure in Des Moines, Iowa. This project included the widening of both the eastbound and westbound bridges, as well as a median infill to temporarily provide additional lanes until the new replacement bridge could be constructed in the future.

Bridge Engineer, University Avenue Arch over Des Moines River Rehabilitation, City of Des Moines, Iowa, 2004.
Completed an in-depth inspection of this historic arch bridge for use in preparation of the rehabilitation plans. Inspections included evaluation of the deck, sidewalks, railings, arches, piers, and abutments. Detailed inspections of the arches and substructure units were completed using a Snooper.

Bridge Engineer, SW 8^th and 9^th Street Viaduct Rehabilitations, City of Des Moines, Iowa, 2003-2004.
Project Engineer for the inspection and preparation of rehabilitation plans for these large viaduct structures in downtown Des Moines. Concrete repairs to the deck, barrier rails, sidewalks, and substructures, as well as painting of the steel plate girder spans were a major portion of these projects. In addition, deteriorated beam bearings, deck joints, and deck drain troughs were replaced, and a high-density concrete overlay was provided. Mr. Meyer also served as the inspector for emergency repairs done to both viaducts using state-of-the-art carbon fiber strengthening techniques.

Bridge Engineer, South Center Street Viaduct Rehabilitation, City of Marshalltown, Iowa, 2003-2004.
Project Engineer for the inspection and rehabilitation plan development for this multi-span steel beam bridge. Significant concrete repairs to the piers and cellular abutments, along with a complete replacement of the concrete sidewalk and steel handrail comprised the key aspects of this project. Repairs to the deck joints and drainage troughs were also completed.

Bridge Engineer, SW 9^th Street Bridge over Raccoon River Rehabilitation, City of Des Moines, Iowa, 2003.
Project Engineer for the inspection and preparation of rehabilitation plans for this multi-span prestressed beam bridge over the Raccoon River. The plans included significant concrete repairs to the deck, barrier rails, sidewalk, piers and abutments. Deteriorated beam bearings and deck joints were also replaced, and a new high-density concrete deck overlay was provided.

Bridge Inspections, Ratings, and Evaluations, Iowa, 2000-2005.
Project Engineer for the field inspection, rating analysis, and completion of SI&A reports for hundreds of bridges in cities and counties across Iowa. Evaluations include recommendations for repair and load posting, as well as scour analysis.

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