HISTORIC BRIDGE REHABILITATION

Nationally Known Historic Bridge Engineers

HISTORIC BRIDGE DESIGN & REHABILITATION

A BRIDGE DESIGN COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST

At Kurdziel Barker Bridge Engineering, we perform structural engineering, specializing in historic truss bridges, including timber covered bridges. Contact us today to preserve your piece of history!

WHETHER METAL OR TIMBER, OUR HISTORIC BRIDGE SERVICES COVERS ALL TYPES OF TRUSSES

At Kurdziel Barker Bridge Engineering, we have more than 55 years of experience in historic bridge design and rehabilitation. Our experience ranges to all types of truss bridges including:

  • Pratt Truss Bridges

  • Camelback Truss Bridges

  • Post Truss Bridges

  • Burr Arch Truss Bridges

  • Warren Truss bridges

  • Whipple Truss Bridges

  • Kingpost Truss Bridges

  • Queenpost Truss Bridges

  • Howe Truss Bridges

  • And many more...

If you are interested in our historic truss bridge design services, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss your project and develop a plan of action.

WHY CHOOSE KB ENGINEERING FOR HISTORIC BRIDGE DESIGN

We have been intimately involved with preserving historic bridges for many years and have developed partnerships with owners and contractors in the historic bridge community. If you have a bridge you want to preserve, we know what to do and how to do it! If you want a truss bridge, but don't know how to get one, we have all the connections to people that are looking for a good home for their bridges. Whether it be on a trail, or rehabilitating for vehicular use, we've done it.

With our history in this work and our passion for it, there is additional value you get with KB Engineering. We want to make the rehabilitated structure as true to its original construction as possible. Some of the benefits of our services include:

  • Authentic Design: Our goal is to rehabilitate or reconstruct the bridge modeling old techniques and function, utilizing new technology.

  • Hidden Modern Repairs: Sometimes, more significant repairs are warranted and can detract from the bridge's character, but at KB Engineering, we strive to make those repairs hidden so that it doesn't distract from the bridge.

  • Landmark Creation: We pride ourselves on our work and most of the bridges we have rehabilitated become new landmarks where people come to visit, take pictures, and celebrate important moments of their lives.

  • Construction Knowledge: Our team is intimately familiar with the construction practices and methodologies of historic bridges. We make it our business to be engaged through construction meeting and working with contractors as construction commences to solve any unforeseen issues that arise and share our knowledge with contractors to ensure the project is performed to the highest caliber.

OUR TRUSS BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROCESS

The first step in our bridge rehabilitation process is to evaluate the condition of the bridge. We will then develop a plan of action and discuss with you the condition and required elements that will need to be modified and provide a preliminary estimate. Then you decide the next steps and we will take your project through the design process and preparation the bridge plans. Once the design is complete, we will work with contractors on the construction phase.

During the restoration process, we will take care to preserve as much of the original material as possible. We will also use high-quality materials that will help to ensure the durability and reduced maintenance of the bridge after rehabilitation.

Once the restoration is complete, we will provide you with maintenance recommendations and schedule that will help to keep your restored bridge in good condition for many years to come.

TRUSS BRIDGE REHABILITATION SERVICES

Truss bridge restoration services can help to improve the aesthetics, functionality, and safety of your historic bridge. We use high-quality materials and have the experience and knowledge necessary to properly restore your historic truss bridge. Our services include:

  • Hydraulic Engineering

  • Bridge Scour Analysis

  • Environmental Permitting

  • Bridge Design & Structural Analysis

  • Bridge Rehabilitation

  • New Bridge Construction

  • Steel & Concrete Design

  • Historic Bridge Rehabilitation

  • Historic Bridge Relocation

  • Metal & Timber Truss Reconstruction

  • Bridge Load Ratings

  • Consgruction Engineering

Contact us today to learn more about our services!