Federal Highway Administration

Doug Blades

Assistant Bridge Engineer

Responsible for assisting in the administration of the Federal-Aid bridge program in Illinois. Acts for the Division Bridge Engineer in his absence. Responsibilities include bridge design, construction, and maintenance, hydraulics, geotechnical, Highway Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, National Bridge Inventory System program, and technology transfer.

Phone Number: (217) 492-4629

Email: Douglas.Blades@fhwa.dot.gov