Consultant Bridge Design - CLE Program
Responsible for bridge design performed by consulting engineers on State roads, or State-owned rail lines, for bridges that are in need of rehabilitation or replacement. Supervises the bridge liaison staff that guides consultants designing improvements on State highways involving structures. Oversees activities of municipalities under various federal and State grant programs that are designing or contracting with consultants to design bridge improvements on local roads. Also responsible for developing alternative project delivery methods (Design-Build, Construction-Manager-At-Risk, Construction Manager/General Contractor).
Requests for additional information should be addressed to:
Derick Lessard, P.E.
Transportation Principal EngineerSecretary: Ellen Kwolek
Major Programs Administered by Consultant Bridge Design
| Program Name | Contact | Contact Numbers |
| CLE "List" Bridge Program: CJM & BL Companies |
Brianna Ritacco, P.E. |
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| CLE "List" Bridge Program: CHA & GM2 Associates |
Francisco Fadul, P.E. Jonathan Kang, P.E. Stephanie Maurer, P.E. Isuf Vlashi, E.I.T. |
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| Local Bridge Program (State and Federal) | Marc Byrnes, P.E. | (860) 594-3489 |
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State Local Bridge Program
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Andrew Shields, E.I.T. | (860) 594-2077 |
| Federal Local Bridge Program
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Please be sure to visit the "Engineering and Construction Information Resources" webpage. Engineering and Construction Bulletins and Directives, various manuals (including the Bridge Design Manual, Consultant Design Administration Manual, and Local Bridge Program Manual), the Departments Standard Specifications, CE General Memoranda's and more can be accessed through this page.
For more consultant reference materials, please visit the Division of Highway Design.
For information on bridge design by State staff (in-house) and Bridge publications (including manual and guide sheets), please see State Bridge Design
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