Modjeski and Masters awarded MDOT statewide movable bridge contract

Mechanicsburg, Pa. — Modjeski and Masters was selected for the Statewide Movable Bridge contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). As the prime consultant on this contract, Modjeski and Masters will perform as-needed detailed structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic inspections of movable bridges across the state of Michigan.

Bridges that may be included in the contract include: Lafayette Street Bascule Bridge, Military Street Bascule Bridge, Fort Street Bascule Bridge, Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge, Veteran’s Memorial Bascule Bridge, Saint Clair Bascule Bridge, Cheboygan Bascule Bridge, Charlevoix Bascule Bridge, Blossomland Bascule Bridge, Bicentennial Bascule Bridge, Grand Haven Bascule Bridge, and Manistee Memorial Bascule Bridge. This selection continues Modjeski and Masters’ previous work on movable bridges in the state.

“We look forward to continuing our work with the Michigan Department of Transportation with the Statewide Movable Bridge contract,” said Mike Britt, President and CEO of Modjeski and Masters. “With experience providing emergency response, inspection, and rehabilitation services for many of Michigan’s movable bridges, our team has a deep understanding of the challenges and intricacies they present. We look forward to the opportunity to leverage this experience to ensure the continued safety and proper functioning of Michigan’s movable bridges.”

Other work for this contract includes around-the-clock response to troubleshoot malfunctioning movable bridge systems and scheduled in-depth inspections of particular bridge components. This selection marks the second recent MDOT contract win for Modjeski and Masters including its selection for the anchor link and gusset plate replacement on the first Blue Water Bridge.

For more information about Modjeski and Masters work on Movable Bridges, visit: https://www.modjeski.com/Services/detail.aspx?service=MovableBridges.