Ralph Verrastro, PE

Ralph Verrastro, PE is a bridge engineering expert who provides bridge construction budget planning, engineering education, expert witness testimony, and bridge product evaluation consulting services. His clients include civil/bridge engineers, land developers, bridge product suppliers, bridge contractors, community association boards, municipalities, and attorneys. Ralph graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from Cornell University in 1976. His career includes bridge design experience throughout the United States, and he is a registered Professional Engineer in 37 states. The Florida Board of Professional Engineers approved Ralph Verrastro, PE as a Continuing Education Provider (# 0006924) which allows him to develop technical training courses and provide continuing education certificates (CEH/PDH).   

 

Ralph is a frequent presenter of technical presentations on bridge engineering topics at industry conferences including the International Bridge Conference, National Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference, and the National Association of County Engineers Conference. In 2018, Mr. Verrastro was selected to receive the statewide Engineer of the Year Award by the Florida Engineering Society.  

 

Ralph Verrastro, PE is a technical expert in the use of fast-track repair/replacement methods using prefabricated bridge components also known as Accelerated Bridge Construction. Ralph has served as the Engineer-of-Record for numerous bridge projects using the design-build procurement approach in the public and private sectors. He has served as the Specialty Structural Engineer for hundreds of bridge structures throughout the USA working as a consultant to precast concrete manufacturers, steel bridge fabricators and FRP composite bridge product suppliers. In addition, Ralph has extensive experience in the evaluation and repair of historic metal truss bridges and concrete arch bridges.