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Structural Engineering

Innovative Structural Engineering for Bridges and Infrastructure

DB Sterlin delivers comprehensive bridge and infrastructure design, inspection, and permit review services for federal, state, and local agencies, including the City of Chicago Department of Buildings.

Introduction

Our Structural Department delivers trusted engineering solutions for the infrastructure that moves people and goods every day. From highway, railroad, transit, and pedestrian bridges to retaining walls, culverts, and earth retention systems, our team combines advanced structural analysis, industry best practices, and technical excellence to design safe, durable, and future-ready structures.

Using a wide range of materials and construction methodologies, we provide innovative, code-compliant solutions tailored to each project’s unique requirements.

Our Expertise

 
 
  • Highway, Railroad, and Pedestrian Bridge Design
  • Structural Inspections & Assessments (including Load Rating and Fatigue Analysis)
  • Retaining Wall and Earth Retention Systems Design
  • Specialty Transportation Structures
  • Preliminary Type & Size Studies
  • Technical Specifications & Construction Documents
  • Cost Estimates & Opinions of Probable Costs
  • Building Inspections & Code Compliance
  • Bridge Design, Rehabilitation, and Retrofit Services

Industries & Experience

 
 

Our field inspection teams provide hands-on assessments of bridges, buildings, transportation facilities, and ancillary traffic structures across Illinois.

Registered structural engineers bring extensive experience inspecting foundations, substructures, decks, and superstructures, and are trained in DOT bridge inspection requirements, including certification through the National Highway Institute Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.

We manage all aspects of inspection and design, including identifying fatigue-prone areas, preparing inspection schedules, coordinating access and MOT, securing railroad permits, and delivering detailed reports.

Why Choose Us

 
 

DB Sterlin combines technical expertise, practical field experience, and rigorous design standards to ensure infrastructure is safe, durable, and code-compliant. Our team delivers innovative bridge and structural solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and functionality.

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