Bridge Engineering
Our comprehensive, in-house, Bridge Engineering group delivers practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for temporary and permanent bridge and culvert crossings, from detailed structural and foundation design to construction, inspection, and load rating assessments. By integrating bridge engineering with BASE’s broader multi-disciplinary services, we streamline coordination, improve project efficiency, and provide clients with a fully integrated approach to safe, compliant, and resilient infrastructure delivery.
Learn how our
Experience Can Make A Difference
With decades of experience delivering bridge and crossing projects across diverse site conditions, BASE understands the practical challenges that arise from planning through construction and long-term operation. Our team applies proven engineering judgment, constructability-focused design, and thorough inspection and analysis practices to reduce risk, control costs, and minimize disruptions to traffic, utilities, and the surrounding environment.
By leveraging our integrated in-house expertise and proactive collaboration with clients, contractors, and regulators, BASE delivers reliable, efficient solutions that extend asset life, enhance safety, and achieve successful project outcomes.
Our Available
Bridge Engineering Services
Project
Management
Available Services
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Prime Consulting
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Project Planning, Scheduling & Cost Control
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Contract Administration
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Regulatory & Municipal Liaison
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Interdisciplinary Coordination
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Tendering & Procurement Support
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Post-Construction Close-Out & Certification
Planning & Crossing Design
Available Services
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Site Plans, Hydrotechnical Analysis & General Arrangement Plans for Temporary & Permanent Culverts & Bridges
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Detailed Culvert Design Suitable for Construction
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Local Detour Route Design & Planning for Crossing Replacement Projects
Structural Bridge & Foundation Engineering
Available Services
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Detailed Structural Bridge Design, Including:
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Precast Concrete Slab Girder Bridges
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Timber Deck Non-Composite Bridges
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Precast Concrete/Steel Girder Composite Bridges
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Foundation Design Including Steel Piling, Steel Piling with Timber Wingwalls & Precast Spread Footings
Construction & Temporary Works Engineering
Available Services
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Detailed Construction & Erection Plans for Installation or Removal of Bridge Structures
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Design & Installation Support for Temporary Construction Works
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Sheet Pile Design for Cofferdams, Pipeline Entry & Exit Pits & General Excavations
Inspection, Analysis & Load Rating
Available Services
- Detailed Crossing Inspections for Maintenance, Rehabilitation & Fish Passage Improvements
- Structural Bridge Inspections for Load Rating & Overload Assessments
- Structural Bridge Analysis & Overload Evaluation for Over-Dimensional Vehicles
Lifting, Fabrication & Quality Support
Available Services
- Lift Plans For HDD Pullbacks, Single- & Multi-Crane Lifts & Side Boom Operations
- Lift Chart Analysis, Third-Party Lift Reviews, & Steep Slope Calculations for Tracked & Wheeled Vehicles
- Shop Drawing Preparation for Steel & Concrete Fabrication
- Quality Management Plans (QMP) & Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for Bridge Construction Projects
Meet The Team Of Our
Bridge Engineering Division
Bradley Major
P.Eng.
Senior Engineer | Project Manager
Ryan Ingraham
P.Eng.
Project Engineer
Trevor Jolie
E.I.T.
Engineer-in-Training