#catchKenny promoting ITD’s mission

Earlier this month, the Office of Communication launched a social-media campaign called #catchKenny to showcase the efforts of the bridge department as they work, like all individuals here at ITD, to ensure the safety of the public.

Charged with inspecting more than 4,200 bridges throughout Idaho, our crews are responsible for the safety of many structures, and this summer, ITD has invited everyone to follow them around the state with their newest teammate: Kenny.

Who is Kenny?

Kenny is the department’s newest under-bridge inspection truck, or UBIT. This Kenworth A-62 truck has an arm with a bucket that can extend 62 feet under, around and in the substructure of bridges.

Equipment with great reaching ability like Kenny allow inspectors to examine every inch of a bridge’s underside for signs of stress and recommend maintenance work based on what their inspection finds.

Since the department put him into service this January, Kenny has been hard at work. He and his team are expected to complete more than 100 bridge inspections this year alone, and as such, Kenny is making tracks around the state.

Lately he has been spotted in Sandpoint and Boise.

If you come across an inspection, you can participate in the fun by safely snapping a photo and uploading it to social media using the hashtag to let ITD know. Alternatively, you can send photos to your district public information specialist who will be able to post on your behalf.

Help promote the good work you and our crews do—#catchKenny this summer.

Published 07-06-18