Bridges

We engineer suspension bridges, cable-stayed bridges, floating bridges, free cantilever bridges, arch bridges, beam bridges, slab bridges, truss bridges, swing bridges and other transportation structures. All our bridges can be engineered in x dimensions (4D, 5D, xD - BIM xD). 

We have expertise in all bridge materials, such as concrete, steel, and wood, as well as extensive knowledge of bridge retrofitting and rehabilitation. We also perform bridge inspections. 

When designing bridges, we make assessments together with our clients regarding sustainability, project execution, aesthetics, lifespan and economic considerations. This is often done in collaboration with several of our other engineering and architectural disciplines, and we can bring in complementary expertise from all disciplines at Norconsult. Our bridge engineers are involved in all planning phases from simple feasibility studies and pilot projects to construction plans and follow-up. 

Typical services we provide include: 

• Design of long-span bridges 
  
  
• Design of bridges and transportation structures in multi-disciplinary projects 
  
  
• Leading experts and cutting-edge methods for better sustainability in projects 
  
  
• Digital design and drawing-free constructions (BIM xD) for better quality 
  
  
• Site-specific wind climate assessments and extreme wind analyses
  
  
• Wind monitoring during construction and operation

Wind assessments and monitoring for bridge design, construction and operation

We provide wind climate assessments for bridges, including measurements of mean wind speed, gusts, turbulence and high-frequency wind fluctuations. These analyses support bridge design by quantifying wind loads, oscillation risks and site-specific wind conditions that affect structural safety and performance.

We perform measurement campaigns and extreme wind analyses to estimate design-critical parameters such as extreme wind speeds and turbulence characteristics. The results support both construction planning, including crane operations, and operational assessments related to bridge traffic safety during high-wind events.