Structures Division
Welcome to the Structures Division
The Structures Division is comprised of Bridge Management, Structures Design and Geotechnical Design. Bridge Management focuses on the responsible management of the in service bridge inventory. Structures Design and Geotechnical Design focus on project delivery. The Structures Division aligns activities to support the Department Strategic Direction and reports on performance. The Structures Division receives funding each year to support the Bridge Programs.
Contact Information
Cheryl Hersh Simmons
Chief Structural Engineer
cherylhersh@utah.gov
Cell: (801) 557-7846
Tory Martin
Administrative Secretary
torymartin@utah.gov
Office: (801) 965-4188 Cell: (801) 647-0281
Physical Address:
4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84129
Mailing Address:
PO Box 148470, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-8470
Emergency Response Contact
To report an accident involving a bridge or other structure, contact:
Rebecca Nix
Bridge Management Engineer
rnix@utah.gov
(801) 633-2810
Bridge Management Information and Contacts
Bridge Management provides data to support structure project prioritization for preservation, maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement, and emergency services to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Initiatives
Bridge Management inspects, monitors, reports and effectively manages the structure inventory for a safe, reliable transportation system.
Contact Information
Rebecca Nix
Bridge Management Engineer
rnix@utah.gov
(801) 633-2810
Structures Design Information and Contacts
Objectives
Structures Design produces safe, high quality, and economical structural designs for preservation, rehabilitation and replacement projects through efficient, timely communication, innovation, technical expertise and professionalism.Initiatives
Structures Design provides structural engineering services, manages structure design and construction, and establishes and maintains structural design criteria and standards to ensure a safe, economical and reliable transportation system.Contact Information
Mark DanielsStructures Design Manager
mdaniels@utah.gov
(801) 513-3548
Geotechnical Design Information and Contacts
Initiatives Geotechnical Design provides geotechnical engineering services including investigation and testing, and establishes and maintains geotechnical design criteria and standards to ensure a safe, economical and reliable transportation system.
Contact Information
Colin Cummins
Geotechnical Design Manager
ccummins@utah.gov
(801) 819-9942
For Information on Locally Owned Structures
Structure Plans and Reports Request
Bridge Program Overview
February 2025
The list of Upcoming Bridge Construction Projects is a quarterly snapshot of the Structures Division’s best estimate of when bridge projects will be advertising. All information provided is considered “For Information Only” and is subject to change at any time.
The linked spreadsheet may be downloaded for your convenience.
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Information
Spring 2023 Fact Sheet
STIP Program Allocations
2024 Allocations – Structures Breakout
Current List of Projects (Proposed and Commission Approved)
STIP Workshop Application
To filter the list to Structures projects, select “Structures” from the “Programs” drop-down menu in the top left of the STIP Workshop Application window.
Bridge Inventory Dashboard and Annual Reports
A preview of the dashboard is shown below. Click HERE to view the dashboard in a new window.
Bridge inventory data from 2021 and earlier is available using the links below.
Bridge Formula Program
Click HERE to connect to the Bridge Formula Program Dashboard which provides a summary of the current state of the program.
Helpful Links
How Can We Serve You Better? Send an e-mail with your comments relating to Structure Design business or web content to Tory Martin at torymartin@utah.gov