SME’s inspectors were on site for the bridge coating operation inspection on the Francis Road Bridge over Stony Creek in Clinton County, Michigan to verify compliance to the MDOT Proposal and Standard Specifications for Construction.

The Francis Road Bridge is approximately 53 feet long and contains seven structural I-Beams. The approximate area of coatings coverage was 2,600 square feet. The applied coating system consisted of an organic zinc rich primer, intermediate coat, and a top coat.

Our team performed visual assessment of the bridge conditions prior to coating work, and verified that the surface was properly prepared. This included:

• Structural steel cleaning to the specified profile.
• Containment procedures in compliance with EGLE hazardous waste control
  requirements.

During application of the coating, SME monitored environmental conditions, verified component mixing and thinning procedures per manufacturer requirements, and verified thickness after application. A final review of the coating confirmed that there were no irregularities and documented compliance with SSPC standards and project specifications. SME’s NACE certified inspector performed a technical quality assurance review of the field inspector’s daily reports. The NACE Inspector provided senior level technical assistance to the SME Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) technician in regards to Bridge cleaning and coating procedures, specifications and contract compliance.

SME is one of only a few consultants prequalified by MDOT to provide Construction Inspection: Bridge Painting services.