Culvert Assessment & Maintenance Plan Development - Wareham

Date: 6/17/2025 8:30 AM - 6/17/2025 3:00 PM

Location: UMass Cranberry Station
1 State Bog Road

Wareham, Massachusetts

Capacity:

18/30



Overview

photo of damaged culvert

Course Description:
Do you know the location and condition of all the culverts in your municipality? Are they free flowing, half blocked, completely blocked, structurally sound, deteriorated, straight, crooked or a combination of all of these conditions? Have you created an annual budget for culvert repair and replacement based on a condition assessment?

This workshop will show you how to collect and catalog the information to identify which crossings provide a safe unrestricted flow through the structure and the traveling public over the structure and which crossings are a risk now or in the near future to aquatic, motor vehicle and pedestrian passage. Please bring sturdy boots and bring PPE such as safety vest, safety glasses and work gloves.

Target Audience:
The Culvert Condition Assessment Manual and Culvert Assessment Form are designed to be used by any member of a municipal public works department. Feel free to send the entire department or just one member who can then teach the others.

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please email Stephanie Cottrell or call 413-800-2655 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge. Also, if you have any dietary restrictions, please inform Stephanie at least 10 days prior to the event.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Brendan HDR
Edward Howard Stein Hudson (HSH)
Kevin MA Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
Conor Town of Yarmouth
Dan Town of Hingham
Matthew Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
Maura Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Steven Town of Hanson Highway Department
Jennifer Town of East Bridgewater DPW
Richard Town of Hanson Highway Department
John Town of Hingham DPW
Valerie Town of Kingston
Kristine Town of Canton
Jeff City of Worcester DPW & Parks
Louisa Town of Yarmouth
Luiza Town of Yarmouth
Nick Town of Hingham DPW
Marc City of Worcester
Instructors
  • Jeff Cathcart
    Consultant at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
    Jeff Cathcart has assisted public works departments, DOTs and private entities with their roadway, pavement, departmental and training needs for over 30 years. He has built, rebuilt, reclaimed, recycled, maintained and preserved roadways and pavements in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida.