Bridges

Often seen as modern engineering marvels, bridges link communities and commerce, with their success ultimately hinging on how safely, quickly and economically they can be designed and constructed

A view of a large three-tower cable-stayed bridge at sunrise. Queensferry Crossing Bridge, Scotland, United Kingdom

Jacobs is a globally-recognized leader in the development of innovative bridge solutions delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably, ranked No. 2 by Engineering News-Record.

We offer a full spectrum of services to a diverse range of clients, taking bridge solutions from initial concept through development, regulatory approvals, construction and commissioning to start-up and ongoing operational and maintenance support. We’ve worked on some of the longest cable-supported structures in the world, on the owner and construction side of the equation, serving as lead designer, technical advisor, independent design-checker and public-private partnership (P3) advisor. We also have extensive experience with multi-span viaducts, complex interchanges, moving bridges, arch, truss and other forms of bridges.

We’ve designed bridges spanning roads, railways and rivers, crossing valleys, estuaries and sea straits, connecting communities and creating opportunities for social change and economic development. Our bridge team has played lead roles planning, procuring, designing and delivering some of the world's most prestigious and technically demanding structures, not to mention beautiful.

What we do

Our global portfolio demonstrates the superior value solutions that we provide for our clients. Our skills and experience include some of the longest span bridges in the world, striking footbridges, historic structures, immense viaducts, and vast numbers of highway and rail bridges that form the backbone of transportation networks worldwide.

Our services include:

  • Passenger bridge rendering
    • Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of bridges and transport structures
    • Design checking and review
    • Construction supervision
  • Queensferry Bridge at sunset
    • Inspections, assessment and monitoring
    • Maintenance, rehabilitation, strengthening and widening works design
    • Client advisory on scheme development, planning and procurement
    • Delivery of federated BIM models and structural drawings

Explore our projects

Jacobs delivers tailored solutions worldwide. Our global portfolio of projects has supported clients with addressing dynamic issues like aging infrastructure, impacts from climate change, economic development and social change. The solutions we develop in collaboration with our clients connect people and places to the promise of a more connected, sustainable tomorrow.

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