BRIDGE INSPECTIONS
Biennial Inspection of Henry Hudson Bridge, Queens-Midtown Tunnel and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Approach Bridges
CLIENT
MTA
LOCATION
Manhattan & The Bronx, NY
SERVICES
Field Inspections, Project Management & Safety Management
PROJECT DATE
2023
LOZIER’s scope of work comprises field inspections, project management, safety management, load rating assessments, updates and report preparation. The team maintains Bridge Identification Number (BIN) maps, including structural details and maintenance history.
Our bridge inspectors conduct technical concrete soundings within designated red and yellow zones, as well as monitoring of rock slopes, walls, and sound barriers. The removal of safety flags by contractors is monitored according to safety protocols and compliance. Additionally, equipment rental is managed, and maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) is monitored for approach structures, local streets, and the Henry Hudson Parkway.
The team executes planning and scheduling inspections, including lane closures, and attends progress meetings to update progress status. Safety meetings are held regularly to ensure compliance with the MTA’s regulations.
Triborough Bridge (RFK) Bridge Anchorages, New York
CLIENT
MTA Bridges and Tunnels
LOCATION
Manhattan and The Bronx, NY
SERVICES
Prime Consultant
Bridge Inspections/Special Inspections
PROJECT DATE
2022-2023
LOZIER (B&H Engineering) provided construction inspection services, as prime consultant, to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) for TB-66 Main Cable Strand Replacements, Installation of Dehumidification System and Rehabilitation of the Anchorages at the Triborough Bridge. LOZIER furnished all construction inspection personnel for the work, which included: removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, parapets, and stairways at roadway level; concrete repairs including patching of spalled areas, reconstruction of deteriorated areas and crack repairs; structural steel repairs to columns, beams, and stairs; cleaning and spreading selected strands for the Engineer’s inspection; and socketing and re-anchoring of cable strands. Additional cable work included: splicing of broken wires at cable strands; installing enclosures for cable strands; installation of enclosures for cable bents at roadway deck, and cable enclosure dehumidification system with automatic controls. The LOZIER team provided monitoring and inspection of equipment and distribution system. Other tasks included replacement of anchorage lighting, upgrading power within anchorage for dehumidification and lighting loads via a selectively coordinated 5KV arc resistant secondary unit substation, distribution to supply new dehumidification equipment, renovation of the lighting systems within the anchorages, and communication and control systems.
Williamsburg Bridge and Approaches Biennial and Special Inspections
CLIENT
NYS Department of Transportation
LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
SERVICES
Construction Inspection
PROJECT DATE
2023
LOZIER (B&H Engineering) provided project management, quality control and staffing for field inspections of the entire Williamsburg Bridge, the 7,300-ft suspension bridge connecting lower Manhattan and Brooklyn over NYC’s East River. Requiring three inspection teams, the work included inspection of the main cables, suspenders, anchorages and towers, and two separate transit structures at the Manhattan Approach. LOZIER provided inspection planning and scheduling services; coordinated work with the Coast Guard, MTA and on-going construction contracts; procured rental equipment, and provided and monitored work zone traffic control on the bridge and surrounding roadways.
Brooklyn Bridge and Approaches 2016 Biennial and 2017 Special Inspection
CLIENT
NYS Department of Transportation
LOCATION
Brooklyn and Manhattan, NYC
SERVICES
Prime Consultant
Bridge Inspections/Special Inspections
PROJECT DATE
2016-2017, 2015-2016
LOZIER (B&H engineering) furnished the project management, quality control, and inspection staff for the biennial and special inspections of the Brooklyn Bridge, a suspension bridge that spans the East River between lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. This assignment required four full inspection teams to complete the inspection.
Services included field inspections of the entire suspension bridge and approaches (including main cables, suspenders, anchorages, and towers), coordinating work with Coast Guard, quality assurance on flag reports, reporting of flagged conditions to both NYCDOT and NYSDOT, preparation of final reports, disposition of flagged conditions, planning & scheduling inspection, coordinating inspection with on-going construction contracts, renting equipment, and providing and monitoring maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) on bridge, local streets, FDR Drive, and the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE). Inspection equipment included 40 to 80 feet man-lifts, rigging, 2-point scaffolding, bucket trucks, maintenance travelers, and ladders. Main Cables were inspected by walking the cables.