Since the beginning of modern civilization, bridges have provided both iconic images and vital transportation routes that have helped to connect our world. From early designs using natural resources, to modern engineering techniques and advances in building materials, bridge design and construction has evolved in unison with the increasing demands of humankind.
Today’s bridges have become lifelines for major cities, and transportation agencies face a myriad of challenges to optimize the flow of goods and people. They have to consider how to ensure operability of aging structures, how to plan, finance and construct modern replacements that improve accessibility. So, solutions to the challenges posed by bridges are essential to social and economic development.
WSP’s expertise extends to all types of bridges and civil structures, from viaducts and interchanges, to road, railway and pedestrian bridges, and even wildlife crossings. Our services are comprehensive, ranging from feasibility studies and environmental permitting, through preliminary and final bridge design, to construction management and inspection. We offer specialized expertise, such as seismic retrofit and rehabilitation design, in addition to overall program management on and other roles where we can be a trusted advisor on behalf of an owner. Our experience includes working with all types of common materials such as steel, concrete and timber, as well as state-of the-art thermoplastic and FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) bridges.
Our assignments range in size and scope from simple studies and assessments to complex multi-billion-dollar multidisciplinary efforts—and in every case we are committed to responding to our clients’ needs with cost-effective, sustainable solutions that promote safe and efficient travel.
