The Physical and Chemical Testing Branch performs physical and chemical tests on a wide variety of materials used in highway construction and maintenance. Included in this branch is the aggregate, base design, cement, chemical, physical and soil labs. This branch is also responsible for monitoring Wastewater Treatment Facilities at Welcome Centers or Rest Areas. This branch maintains the Qualified Products List for the Department. In addition, this branch maintains files and schedules meetings for the Department's New Products Evaluation Committee , proccesses the New Product Evaluation Forms, and coordinates lab or filed evaluations.

Branch Chief: Brad Young

The Testing Management Branch is primarily responsible for all field testing on all construction projects. Seven Testing Management Operation Centers, located across the state, perform the sophisticated testing necessary to assure that high quality standards are met in both the production and construction of a variety of roadway items and to also coordinate the work of technicians in the field. This testing program operates under the central control of the Office of Materials and Research. This centralized testing system is unique in the nation. The BBS File Transfer Logs are available for review.

Branch Chief: Daniel Mann