Route 66 Highway Evolution and Infrastructure Preservation
- Course Number: G1046
- Credits: 1 hours
- Instructor: Ellen C. Huang, PE
- Price: $10
Course Outline
This course examines Route 66 as a case study in highway evolution and infrastructure preservation. It explains the transition from connected local roads to an improved highway corridor, the engineering reasons for realignment, the evidence needed to evaluate historic bridges, and the effects of interstate replacement on local communities. Descriptive examples show how service requirements, historic significance, access, maintenance, and uncertainty influence engineering decisions. The course develops professional judgment and introduces basic structural and transportation concepts without requiring design calculations or written assignments.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Explain the engineering reasons for changes in highway alignment and operating function;
- Distinguish a highway designation from the continued use and significance of its physical assets;
- Compare historic bridge preservation alternatives using condition, service needs, and maintenance responsibility;
- Identify the different implications of through mobility, local access, and community impacts.
Course Content
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