Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering for transportation projects constitutes a key component of Mercado Consultants’ practice.

Our projects range from major multi-span highway bridges to simple span pedestrian bridges. Whether concrete (precast, pre-stressed or cast-in-place), steel or timber, our experienced structural staff provides innovative solutions to new design, reconstruction, rehabilitation and widening of simple and continuous span bridges and related structures. Our engineers are experienced in the design of jointless bridges (including integral abutments), truss bridges, curved structures, retaining walls including MSE wall systems, noise abatement walls, post and panel walls, pipe and box culverts including headwalls, and SWM riser structure designs.

Mercado Consultants’ structural staff is involved in the federal effort to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure. We perform load-ratings on existing structures, develop repairs for deteriorated structures, including historic structures using various materials, and work on projects with significant site constraints, including locations in environmentally sensitive areas. 

Years of experience working with State DOTs, the federal government and local county governments has required our company to become thoroughly familiar with many agency codes, standards and specifications.

Successfully completed Structural Engineering Projects

Kalmia Road Culvert Replacement (DDOT)
Whites Ferry Road Bridges (Montgomery County)
Springfield Box Culvert (Prince George’s County)
Platt Ridge Retaining Wall Design (Montgomery County)
US-1 at I-695 Retaining Walls (SHA)
Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) 
US Route 1 over Big Gunpowder Falls Bridge Replacement (SHA)

Our Structural Engineering Department services include:

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Our Services

Mercado offers comprehensive professional civil engineering and related services to Maryland, DC and Virginia. 

Bridge Inspection
Our bridge inspection department conducts annual and biennial inspections, scour analyses and load ratings...
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Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering department consists of staff experienced in developing designs for highway, roadway...
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Construction Management & Inspection
Our construction managers and inspectors represent the interests of the owner throughout all phases of...
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Environmental Science
Our environmental scientists are qualified to delineate wetlands and forest stands, as well as conduct...
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GIS & Archaeology
Our GIS technicians provide comprehensive GIS services from field data collection to final data processing...
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Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering for transportation projects constitutes a key component of Mercado Consultants’...
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Surveying
Our licensed surveyors, certified survey technicians and field crews specialize in conducting detailed...
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Water & Sewer Engineering
Our water & sewer engineering department consists of staff serving WSSC, DC Water, and Baltimore City,...
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