BRANCH MEETING: JANUARY 16, 2014

"PITKIN'S CURVE" BRIDGE AND "RAIN ROCKS" ROCK SHED

The project is located on Highway 1 just south of Lucia in Big Sur. The Bridge was designed to span an active landslide with the center span being cast-in-place segmental concrete. The rock shed was designed to span an area of extensive rock fall.  Construction started in December 2009 and the project will be completed in January 2014. The Contractor for the project is Golden State Bridge and the contract bid amount was $30 million.

Charlie Hench is the Caltrans Resident Engineer for the project. Charlie has been working 34 years for Caltrans and is a graduate of Michigan State with a degree in Civil Engineering. Wayne Walker is the Caltrans Structure Representative for the project. Wayne has been working 28 years for Caltrans and is a graduate of Fresno State with a degree in Civil Engineering.

Additional links to check out for more information on the project:
CALTRANS: Why we need… a bridge at Pitkins Curve and a rock shed at Rain Rocks
MNS: Pitkins Curve: Transportation Construction Management and Project Overview and Site Photos
bigsurkate: Rain Rocks/Pitkins Curve Project

"Pitkins Curve Bridge" and "Rain Rocks" Rock Shed, Hwy 1
(Photo by Wayne Walker)

LOCATION:
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

DATE & TIME:
Thursday, January 16, 2014
12:00 p.m.

MENU:
- Roast Sirloin of Beef – Tender slices of roast beefwith a touch of au jus.
- Sundried Tomato Chicken – A marinated boneless chicken breast topped with a sun-dried tomato cream sauces.
- Vegetarian Lasagna – Chef’s vegetables layered in Marinara Sauce.

RESERVATIONS:
Please sign up by 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 10th, at the Branch web site (www.asceslo.org). Please attend the luncheon if you sign-up – some restaurants will charge the Branch for every seat we reserve, regardless of the actual attendance. If you have specific dietary restrictions or have questions, please contact Ryan Hayes, ASCE Secretary at rhayes@rickengineering.com or (805) 544-0707. The cost is $20 for members and guests and $10 for students.