I-471 (Big Mac) Bridge Fire Emergency Repair Project

Speakers:  Mike Malloy and Jim O'Leary, E.L. Robinson

Program:  Early the morning of November 1, ODOT got a call no one ever wants to get – Your bridge is on fire.  A massive fire forced the closure of the I-471 southbound bridge over the Ohio River in Cincinnati, which carries approximately 85,000 vehicles a day.  The repair project team was able to get this vital structure back open in 100 days.

This presentation will discuss how the team was able to assess the damage, stabilize the bridge, design replacements, prepare plans, fabricate, and perform the reconstruction under tight deadlines and difficult weather conditions. E.L. Robinson served as the lead designer on the project and the presentation will include a focus on the structural design for the repairs.

Location:  Fatheads Brewery, 17450 Engle Lake Dr, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Dinner and Beverages:  A buffet of pretzel bites, chicken fingers, Hummus, Veggies, and Nacho Bar as well as two drink tickets will be provided.

Time: 5pm – 6pm: Registration and Networking

6pm: food provided

6:30pm – 7:30pm: Presentation

7:30pm – 8:30pm: Networking

8:30pm - Adjourn

Cost:  $40 members, $45 non-members, $30 public employee, $10 student          

RSVP:  RSVP by Tuesday, May 20, at 3pm ET.

One (1) Continuing Professional Development hour will be provided.  If you attend the meeting, and wish to obtain CPD credit, please go to our website (https://abcdnortheastohio.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=18055) following the meeting to obtain the attendance sheet and announcement.