Project Date: Ongoing | Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2031

True Inspection Services is providing project engineering and construction inspection services on this major roadway rehabilitation and widening project. This project is part of a series of projects to reconstruct Interstates 70/71 in downtown Columbus, Ohio. When complete, the projects will result in new urban avenues with complete streets, enhanced freeway crossings with safe pedestrian and bicyclist accommodations, and the removal of outdated ramps. Project work items include reconstruction of portions of I-70 east and west, I-71 north, reconstruction of I-70 from SR 315 to Grant Avenue, including bridges over the Scioto River, SR315, NFS and CSX railroads, reconstruction of 3rd, 4th and High Street bridges, along with the construction of seven retaining walls. The total construction cost is estimated at $343 million, started in Spring of 2024 and is slated to be completed by Summer of 2031.

Gregory Channel, P.E.

Construction Engineer 2

Mr. Channel has 33 years of experience with ODOT with majority of those years in construction. He has been involved with highway construction projects as an Engineer since 2007 in District 6. His experience includes a multitude of projects which include airport access, new and overlay bridge decks, resurfacing, major widening, intersection improvements, culvert replacements, sidewalks, noise walls, interchange reconfiguration, and dilemma zone signals which included safety studies. Mr. Channel is serving as the Construction Engineer 2 on this project, overseeing staff and all of the project details.

Project Date: Ongoing | Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023

This U.S. 30 Major Rehabilitation will reconstruct U.S. 30 between state Route 309 and Fifth Avenue in the City of Mansfield. In addition, the project will replace pavement along U.S. 30 and also includes:

• Replacement of various bridges, construction of a median barrier, and shoulder widening along U.S. 30.
• Upgrade of ramp merge from the eastbound State Route 13/State Route 545 entrance ramp to east of Fifth Avenue.
• Resurfacing of Longview Avenue from State Route 13 (N. Main Street) to state Route 545 (Olivesburg Road).
• Construction of new eastbound State Route 13/State Route 545 entrance and exit ramps. The new ramps will be constructed between the existing ramps, which will be removed as part of the project.
• Resurface the westbound State Route 13 entrance and exit ramps and replace pavement on the eastbound State Route 545 entrance and exit ramps. No changes will be made to the existing ramp geometry.
• Increase the vertical clearance under the State Route 545 and the Fifth Avenue bridges.
• Remove the bridge over a driveway off of Longview Avenue.
• Complete maintenance on the U.S. 30 bridge over State Route 13.
• Add corridor lighting and replace the right-of-way fencing.

More importantly, work for this U.S. 30 Major Rehabilitation will address deteriorating pavements and poor bridge conditions on U.S. 30. Further, it will improve outdated design features to reduce the number and severity of crashes on U.S. 30 and its interchanges. U.S. 30 was originally constructed beginning in 1956. The road was most recently repaved in 2010 with pavement repairs in 2017, but the concrete base beneath the asphalt has decayed and requires ongoing repairs. The original bridges remaining in this section are also nearing the end of their lifespan.

Construction began May 2020 and will continue through May 2023.

TIS Responsibilities for this U.S. 30 Major Rehabilitation Project

TIS was awarded the Construction Inspection contract of the U.S. 30 Major Rehabilitation in February of 2020.  Staffing requirements include:

• 2 Project Inspectors
• 1 to 2 Structures Inspectors
• 1 Coatings Inspector
• 1 Traffic, Signal & Lighting Inspector
• 1 Soils and Aggregate Inspector
• 1 Construction Engineer Level I

Work for the U.S. 30 Major Rehabilitation Project is ongoing through the following pay items:

• concrete pavement
• asphalt pavement
• drainage
• jacking and boring
• lighting items
• piling
• footings
• abutments
• piers
• structural steel
• drilled shafts
• bridge decks
• parapets

Andrew Busher

Lead Structures Inspector

Mr. Busher handles all structures on this project, which includes demolition and complete reconstruction of 4 bridges along US30. In addition, he is also involved in some of the roadway construction elements such as: drainage, excavation and embankment, aggregate base, waterline installation and maintenance of traffic. Finally, he is providing project documentation and photographic verification by entering information into Mobile Inspector. 

Gregory Vogt

Lead Asphalt/Utilities Inspector

Mr. Vogt will provide construction inspection services on this roadway rehabilitation project. Further, his role will include the inspection of utility installations and asphalt paving operations.

Project Date: 2020

TIS provided construction inspection services on this project to reconstruct Runway 9L and 27R ends at the OSU Airport. The project consisted of unclassified excavation, placement of crushed aggregate base course, placement of plant mix bituminous pavement for asphalt base, intermediate and surface courses, bituminous pavement removal, installation of drainage structures and pipes, erosion control, flagging contractor onto airport site by communicating with tower and other items. TIS’ primary duty and responsibility was to inspect the construction work and determine if the work was being executed in compliance with the approved contract documents. Also attended construction progress meetings. Daily work and all other on-site activities were documented along with photographic documentation. TIS measured pay items, placed pay items on diaries, reviewed contractor estimates, reviewed change orders, and final project quantities with contractor.

Aoron Bowshier

Resident Engineer

Mr. Bowshier served as the Resident Engineer for the sponsor/designer. Providing onsite inspection and construction management services for the Ohio State University Airport North Runway Rehabilitation project. Ensured work followed FAA standards and procedures and compliance with project plans and local regulations.

Project Date: 2019

TIS provided onsite inspection and construction management services for this taxiway edge light replacement. The project included the installation of 25 taxiway edge lights, boring under pavement, installation of counterpoise cable and grounding rod, final grading and dressing. TIS ensured work followed FAA standards and procedures and compliance with project plans and local regulations.

Aaron Bowshier

Resident Engineer

Mr. Bowshier served as the Resident Engineer for the sponsor/designer. Providing onsite inspection and construction management services for taxiway edge light replacement. Ensured work followed FAA standards and procedures and compliance with project plans and local regulations.

Project Date: 2016 – 2018

The scope of this project was to reconstruct, widen and realign the Elm Street underpass beneath the Indiana and Ohio Railway’s (IORY) track. It also include the reconstruction, widening and realignment of Elm Street between Bellefontaine Avenue and Shawnee Street. Further, it included a roundabout at the center of five points intersecting Elm Street, Bellefontaine Avenue and SCalumet Avenue.

TIS Responsibilities for the Lima Railroad Project.

TIS conducted inspections on the lima railroad project, providing QA oversight to shoofly construction, bridge construction, roundabout construction and managing the document control system for the project.

Fred Humphrey

Project Inspector

Mr. Humphrey provided construction inspection services for the City of Lima Rail Grade Separation Project. He provided oversight to the shoofly construction, new bridge construction and the roundabout construction.

Project Date: 2016 – 2018

The Anthony Wayne Bridge, also known as the High Level Bridge, is a 3,218-foot-long suspension bridge in Toledo, OH spanning the Maumee River. The bridge was constructed in 1931 and connects Clayton Street to Woodville Road carrying Ohio State Routes 2, 51, and 65.  This bridge has three suspended spans.  The main span is 785 feet long and the two side spans are 233 feet long.  The bridge also features Warren deck truss approach spans that are adjacent to the suspended side spans.

In 2013, ODOT, the owner of the structure and the City of Toledo started Phase 1 which was a $30M deck replacement and major steel repair to rehabilitate the structure..  Phase 1 was completed in 2015. In 2016, for Phase 2, ODOT contracted with United Coating and Lining (UCL) to repair structural steel and paint the entire structure for $12.5M.

TIS Responsibilities for the Anthony Wayne Bridge Construction Engineering and Inspection Services Project.

True Inspection Services (TIS) received the Construction Engineering and Inspection services contract for the project.  As the painting contractor performed the work cleaning the existing steel, TIS inspected the blasted surface for any coatings issues or structural issues that could not be seen during Phase 1.  The structural issues included, stress fractures, steel delamination and rivet loss. When areas were found where steel needed to be replaced, TIS documented and coordinated with the contractor to make the steel corrections. TIS oversaw daily operations of staff, project schedules, reviewed change orders and force account documentation, managed materials, reviewed daily inspection reports, and attended progress and dispute resolution meetings.

This project brought unique challenges given that it is over navigable waters where ships, including the Coast Guard passed through. Also, there were other variables to work around, such as preserving the historic integrity of the bridge, MOT, temperature, water levels, high winds, and traffic.

Bret Morris

Lead Inspector

Mr. Morris provided construction inspection on the Anthony Wayne Bridge which included locating damaged, cracked, and deteriorated structural members and then ordering the method of repair.  Mr. Morris also oversaw daily operations of the staff, project schedules, reviewed change orders and force account documentation, managed materials, reviewed daily inspection reports, and attended progress and dispute resolution meetings.  Review of the Maintenance of Traffic for staging repairs and erecting/removing containment was also performed.

Johnny Dukes

Coatings Inspector

Mr. Dukes provided construction inspection on the Anthony Wayne Bridge which included the complete bridge cleaning, blasting and coatings process.

Matt Quesenberry

Coatings Inspector

Mr. Quesenberry provided construction inspection on the Anthony Wayne Bridge which included the complete bridge cleaning, blasting and coatings process.

Seth Jones

Coatings Inspector

Mr. Jones provided construction inspection on the Anthony Wayne Bridge which included the complete bridge cleaning, blasting and coatings process.

Project Date: 2017

The Craig Memorial Bridge Cleaning & Painting project consisted of cleaning and painting the bascule span bridge, including its substructural members.

TIS Responsibilities for the Craig Memorial Bridge Cleaning & Painting project.

True Inspection Services (TIS) performed the following CMI services on this project:

• Paint bascule spans
• Perform miscellaneous structural steel repairs to the support towers, bascule stringers, and tender house roof
• Replace centerlock
• Encase south abutment piles
• Perform necessary related work

Ron Gieseke

Coatings Inspector

Mr. Gieseke performed inspection of abrasive blasting and painting of bridges for compliance of ODOT’s and OSHA’s lead abatement standards. Completed daily reports and photographic documentation with pay quantities and quality/quantity of completed work items.

Project Date: 2017

True Inspection Services, LLC (TIS) supported Woolpert by providing field inspection services during construction of the Dayton International Airport Terminal Drive Lighting project. TIS provided on-site inspection 40 hours a week for the 120-day duration of the project, plus attendance at the preconstruction meeting and documentation closeout required after project final acceptance. The project consisted of the replacement of metal Halide Cobra Head lighting fixtures and poles located between US-40 and Boeing Drive with new poles and high-performance LED lighting. Primary duties and responsibilities were to inspect the construction work and determine if the work was being executed in compliance with the approved contract documents.

Aaron Bowshier

Resident Engineer

Mr. Bowshier served as the Resident Engineer for the sponsor/designer. Providing onsite inspection services for the terminal drive lighting project. Ensured work followed FAA standards and procedures and compliance with project plans and local regulations.