Bridging the Future: Innovations in Design, Construction, and Maintenance

PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS

Those arriving in Tacoma early are invited to attend one of two special field trips on Tuesday, September 2, that offer an opportunity to learn about some of the technological advances as well as the history of bridge construction and fabrication in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll also get to see a bit of the beautiful Tacoma area away from the Convention Center.

Both tours will depart from, and return to, the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

TICKETS
Pre-conference tours are not included in the conference registration fee. Tickets are $20 each and the cost helps to offset the cost of transportation and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased as an add-on option during the registration process and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Each registrant may sign up for only one tour. Tickets are non-refundable.

TOUR OPTION 1: TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE

This trip will involve touring the area around the two suspension bridges.

Note: Tour Option 1 requires boots. Safety gear to be provided.

Note: This tour involves walking as well as climbing stairs and ladders which could prove challenging to participants with mobility issues.

     Tour 1A:
        Departs: 12:15 p.m.
        Returns:   2:30 p.m.
           * max capacity: 30 spots
           * SOLD OUT

     Tour 1B:
        Departs:   2:45 p.m.
        Returns:   5:00 p.m.
           * max capacity: 30 spots
           * 1 Spot Remaining as of 7/07/25 

TOUR OPTION 2: CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

This is a visit to Concrete Technology Corporation's precast concrete fabrication facility. CTC has some of the highest capacity pretension beds in the nation and has fabricated the longest single-span pretension girders in the Western Hemisphere. You will also see a graving dock used for constructing concrete floating structures.

Note: Tour Option 2 requires boots. Safety gear to be provided.

     Tour 2A:
        Departs: 12:15 p.m.
        Returns:   2:30 p.m.
           * max capacity: 30 spots

     Tour 2B:
        Departs:   2:45 p.m.
        Returns:   5:00 p.m.
           * max capacity: 30 spots