UPCOMING MEETINGS
(1PDH) January 27, 2026: Hawk Falls Bridge
Date & Time:
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Topic:
Hawk Falls Bridge: Design and Construction
Location:
Virtual (meeting link to follow registration)
Register HERE!
Fees:
Member/Non-Member: $15
PLEASE RSVP BY January 26th, 2026 at 5:00PM
Description:
The new Hawk Falls Bridge will carry the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension (I-476) over a scenic gorge in Hickory Run State Park. This 720-foot-long bridge, developed to harmonize with the striking geography of its setting within the park, consists of a 465-foot span steel deck arch supporting a rolled-girder deck system that is continuous between abutments. This presentation will cover the design and construction of the bridge, highlighting unique design features of the structure.
Presenters:
Dr. Frank A. Artmont
Frank A. Artmont, PhD, PE is a Senior Engineer in the National Bridge Group of Modjeski and Masters, Inc. He received his BS in Civil Engineering and PhD in Structural Engineering from Lehigh University and is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Since joining M&M 10 years ago, he has participated in a variety of design, rehabilitation, research, and forensic investigation projects related to steel and concrete bridges. Frank has presented at numerous conferences and meetings over the past 10 years and is an active member of the AASHTO/NSBA Collaboration.
February 5, 2026: Winter Social
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
5:30PM to 7:30PM
Topic:
Hawk Falls Bridge: Design and Construction
Location:
Conshohocken Brewing Company
739 E Elm Street #2301,
Conshohocken, PA
Register HERE!
Fees:
Member/Non-Member: $25 Ticket includes 2 drink tickets and small bites
Student: $0 Ticket includes small bites and no drink tickets.
Email phillysei@gmail.com for your student discount code.
PLEASE RSVP BY February 4th, 2026 at 5:00PM
(1PDH) February 24, 2026: SEI/DVGI Joint Dinner Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Topic:
James Street Bridge Replacement over the Christina River - Newport, Delaware
Location:
Valley Forge Casino - Parkview Ballroom
1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Register HERE!
Fees:
Standard Registration: $70
Government/Retired: $35
Students: $10 PLEASE RSVP BY February 20th, 2026 at 1:00PM
Government/Retired: $35
Students: $10
Description:
The existing James Street bridge was the only means by which large trucks could have access to a major industrial park located on the north side of the Christina River. The replacement bridge was constructed slightly off alignment to allow large trucks continued access across the existing bridge. On the south side of the river is the Christina River Force Main (CRFM), a 72” diameter non-redundant sanitary sewer in poor condition. The sewer line runs parallel to the river and is directly beneath the approach roadway of the existing bridge. Concern for the integrity of the CRFM took centerstage throughout design and construction. The presentation will discuss various design and construction constraints and how the design team envisioned means and methods to protect the CRFM. The project team encountered a myriad of challenges during construction. The presentation will show how the project team worked together to overcome these challenges.
Presenters:
Bryan Healy, PE
Bryan Healy, PE is a Manager at McCormick Taylor with over 25 years of experience in the fields of structural and transportation engineering. He has experience in both large and small bridge design projects with both steel and concrete bridges. He also has experience as an integral part of the project team for larger interchange and highway reconstructions projects and other transportation structures such retaining walls, noise walls, sign structures and pedestrian and transit facilities. He is a licensed engineer in 4 states and a graduate of Penn State and Villanova Universities.
Catherine Chia-Calabria, PE
Catherine Chia-Calabria, PE is Senior Manager for Structural Engineering at McCormick Taylor. She is a registered Professional Engineer in six states and has 40 years of experience in the design and construction of transportation structural facilities. Her extensive project experience includes steel and concrete bridges, culverts, retaining walls, noise walls and sign structures. Catherine graduated from Drexel University. She is a member of ASCE, ASHE and ACEC-PA. Catherine has been an active participant in Pennsbury School District’s annual K-12 career fair since 2001 and encourages young girls to believe that they too can aspire to be Civil Engineers.
Craig Calabria, PhD
Craig Calabria, PhD has more than four decades of experience in the engineering and construction industry. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geotechnical/geo-environmental engineering from Drexel University and a Doctorate in Civil Engineering from University of Salford, Manchester, UK.
Dr. Calabria is a Registered Professional Engineer in several states and has worked on projects throughout the USA and in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Canada and the Caribbean. He serves as a part time consultant and has taught at Drexel University, Widener University and University of Pennsylvania, and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Salford.
Questions:
Please email phillysei@gmail.com