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Structure Preservation and Management

The Charlevoix Lift Bridge opening.

Structure Preservation and Management

The Office of Structure Preservation and Management is responsible for the administration of the overall bridge capital outlay program, NBI Program, and Preservation Section. This area is responsible for resolving complex bridge and structure issues related to preservation, management, funding, strategy, and condition goals to ensure continued implementation and operation of MDOT services and products to its customers.

Questions? Contact Mike Halloran, Structure Program Division Administrator, at 269-930-0786, or Sarah Wedley at 517-230-9688.

Structure Preservation and Management areas

  • Chad Skrocki and Brandon Boatman inspecting bridge with EMILY

    Bridge Management and Scoping

    Addresses needs critical concern structures and maintains the statewide inventory of bridges in good/fair condition.

  • MDOT inspectors checking a bridge.

    Safety Inspection

    Ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards through quality assurance reviews, annual evaluations and inspection verifications.

  • M-50 bridge (Alden Nash Ave.) over I-96 in Kent County.

    Load Rating

    Ensures all bridges are load rated to verify safe load capacity in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

  • A drone captures painting and repairs on the Cut River Bridge.

    Structure Preservation

    Provides technical expertise to MDOT regions, local agencies and consultants for structure maintenance and design.

  • An ancillary structure supporting directional freeway signs over a freeway.

    Ancillary Structures

    Minor structures such as sign supports, lighting structures, and barrier walls support primary roads and bridges.

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