The new $6.5 billion San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has shown extreme corrosion in a relatively short period of time. Since opening in 2013, the bridge has been affected by corrosion in several areas, including anchorages and seismic anchor bolts, which were purchased from a manufacturer in China. Needless to say, the problems with the bridge have raised the ire of elected-officials and taxpayers. Recently, a Congressional office reached out to us for more information on the Bay Bridge and our expert opinion.
The goal for this project is to develop a 1-3 page white paper, which focuses on key points. We’d like to provide background on why the bridge was to be replaced, the bidding process, why a Chinese manufacturer was hired, and ultimately what decisions led to the bridge’s current state.
In addition to the white paper, the volunteer may have a conference call with the legislative staff that handles transportation and infrastructure policy.
Qualifications: Subject Matter Expert in Bridge Construction and Repairs