True Inspection Services is providing project engineering and construction inspection services as a subconsultant to Woolpert on this bridge replacement project. This is Ohio Turnpike’s largest bridge project in 20 years. The project consists of replacing two 25 span (963 foot) bridges over Tinkers Creek. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained throughout the duration of the project, while completely replacing both structures. The new twin bridges will match the existing structure widths of 63 feet each with three lanes in both directions, spanning Tinkers Creek.  The new design will be executed with a goal of shortening the existing almost 1,000-foot-long structures by as much as 40%. Environmental concerns are important in this project, as the bridges are being built over a wetland and waterway. Innovative ground improvement methods are being used to construct embankments in areas of poor existing soils.

David Bame, P.E.

Resident Engineer

Mr. David Bame has over 37 years of experience in Construction Project Management and Administration as an Engineer. Mr. Bame started his career in ODOT’s District 5, where he worked as a Project Engineer. Initially, he worked under the supervision of another Project Engineer inspecting bridge and pavement reconstruction and later oversaw the administration of highway construction contracts and assisted in training project personnel. Mr. Bame continued to work for the Ohio Department of Transportation for over 30 years representing the District’s Construction Administrator /Engineer in the administration of contracts involving multiple complex projects, programs, and directives. Mr. Bame is serving as a Resident Engineer for this project.