I-80 over Lehigh River Dual Bridge Replacement
Design of two replacement bridges supported on micropile-supported, tulip-shaped piers for PennDOT, including foundation design and constructability logistics.
Project Overview
Design of two replacement bridges supported on micropile-supported, tulip-shaped piers for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The project required engineering a dual-bridge system in a constrained river environment with complex foundations and heavy-lift access planning.
The Challenge
Engineering a dual-bridge system in a constrained river environment requiring complex foundations and heavy-lift access planning.
Our Solution
Performed full foundation and superstructure design, planned constructability logistics including crane access and staging, delivered milestone submissions, and provided engineering aligned with PennDOT specifications.
Key Highlights
- Designed dual replacement bridge system
- Engineered micropile-supported tulip-shaped piers
- Planned heavy-lift access and staging logistics
- Performed comprehensive foundation design
- Delivered PennDOT-compliant milestone submissions
Results Achieved
- Completed complex dual-bridge design
- Addressed constrained river environment challenges
- Developed innovative foundation solutions
- Met PennDOT engineering specifications
Project Details
Client
PennDOT
Location
Pennsylvania
Duration
30 months
Scope
Dual bridge replacement design for I-80 over Lehigh River
Services Provided
Related Services
Civil & Geotechnical
Site development engineering with accelerated turnaround. Lender-ready geotechnical reports and permit-ready civil designs.
Strategic Advisory
Owner's representation with rapid response turnaround. Expert guidance that keeps your project lender-ready and on schedule.
You May Also Need
Bridge Engineering
Matches “bridge” scope
NBIS inspection, load rating, rehabilitation and replacement design, and construction-phase engineering for NY/NJ structures.
Civil Engineering NY
Matches “design” scope
New York City and State civil engineering — site, stormwater, and geotechnical design.
Structural & Transportation
Matches “structural” scope
Structural and transportation engineering for bridge, highway, and transit assets.
BIM & Civil 3D
Matches “design” scope
Civil 3D corridor and grading models, BIM coordination, and clash detection that tie survey, subsurface, and design data into one buildable model.
Where We Work Nearby
I-80 over Lehigh River Dual Bridge Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the scope, challenges, and outcomes of this Pennsylvania case study.
Similar Projects
Have a Similar structural? Get a Free Quote
100% lender approval across 350+ Phase I ESAs · 20+ years in the NY/NJ metro market. Same-business-day scoping for NY & NJ owners, lenders, and developers.
Request a Quote for Your Site
Tell us about the property and we'll come back the same business day with scope, schedule, and fee.





