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Ronald Benson, P.E. Engineering Manager I I .EDUCAIlON University of Minnesota, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1988. GENERAL EXPERIENCE Since August, 1992, Project Engineer with Erickson Engineering, and Engineering Manager since January, 1998. Ron utilizes his strong structural engineering background in designing and supervising the preparation of construction plans for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects. Ron has considerable experience in the design of structures using many different types of materials including precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, steel, and treated timber. Ron was instrumental in the design of a treated timber three-pinned arch in St. Louis County, Minnesota. This is the first structure of its type located in Minnesota. Ron also worked on the design for Bridge 6391 in Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota. This project involved the rehabilitation of a Minnesota River control structure for the Lac Qui Parle reservoir, Ron has gained considerable experience in the monitoring of construction activities for bridge replacement projects having been involved in the construction inspection of numerous bridges throughout the State of Minnesota. Ron also supervises the MnDOT certified inspectors currently employed at Erickson Engineering Company. A list of some of the bridge projects Ron has designed since being employed at Erickson Engineering include: Bridqe 69596: This bridge is located in St. Louis County and was completed in 1995, The structure consists of a 90 ft. long treated timber three pin arch span. The bridge is located within a horizontal curve with a 38 ft, wide roadway, Bridqe 54543: This bridge is located in Norman County and was completed in 1998. The structure consists of three continuous steel beam spans (84 ft. - 105 ft. - 84 ft.), with a 32 ft. wide roadway. Bridqe 6391: This bridge is located in Lac Qui Parle County and was completed in 1996, The project involved the rehabilitation of a river control structure for Lac Qui Parle Reservoir. The structure is 297 ft. long, 32 ft. wide roadway, with a 5 ft. and an 8 ft. wide sidewalk.