Bridge Workshop: Perquimans River Moveable Bridge and NCDOT Bridge Construction Updates

Perquimans River Moveable Bridge and NCDOT Bridge Construction Updates

Description:
Aaron Earwood, NCDOT’s State Bridge Construction Engineer, will present on updates and various topics on bridge construction and lessons learned from the field around the state.
 
Following Aaron, Timothy Noles and Nathan Wiggins will present on the NCDOT TIP Project R-4467, US 17/NC37 Swing Span Bridge replacement project in the Town of Hertford over the Perquimans River.  This project replaces the state’s oldest swing span bridge originally constructed in 1929 with a bridge that looks identical to the old one; but includes the latest technology for sustainable operation well into the future.  The project also includes remote swing span operation, a two-story bridge tender house, and a 2,500 foot fixed span bridge that replaces an existing sinking causeway.  The presentation will include an overview of the project special design features and challenges.

Speakers:
Aaron Earwood
NCDOT 

Bio:
Aaron Earwood is a graduate of UNC Charlotte with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He has worked with NCDOT since 1998, beginning in the Durham Resident Engineer’s office.  Aaron has been a Bridge Construction Engineer with the Central Construction Unit since 2008 and is currently the State Bridge Construction Engineer for NCDOT. 

Timothy Noles, PE
H&H

Bio:
Timothy Noles, Principal Emeritus at  H&H,  currently serves as the Project Manager, and Engineer of Record of the Perquimans Swing Span Design.  Tim, a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a BS Civil Engineering has 35+ years experience in movable bridge design for H&H in rail and vehicular traffic, and is licensed in as a professional engineer in 15 states.

Nathan Wiggins
H&H

Bio: 
Nathan Wiggins, Mechanical Engineer at H&H, served as mechanical designer and mechanical engineer for the Perquimans Swing Span Replacement. Nathan is a graduate of Cedarville University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and has 5+ years experience working in the design and construction of heavy machinery for movable bridges. Nathan is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina, Virgnia, and Maryland.