Bridge & Structural Inspection

Bridge Inspection

PKB Engineering personnel have provided full bridge evaluation, inspection and live load rating services on a wide variety of highway, railroad, and movable structures for both the private and public sectors. This includes the evaluation, inspection, and rating of structures ranging from single span bridges to major long-span bridges and varies other structures

Our engineers have extensive experience in the inspection of a wide variety of materials including steel, (includes weather steel) concrete, high performance concrete, prestressed concrete, and timber. Our Team Leaders are also qualified to provide a complete hands-on inspection of all Non-redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) and have the experience to identify fatigue prone details in particular members. Our Engineers have experience in the inspection and rating of the varies structures including but not limited to:

• Suspension Bridges 
• Movable/Complex Bridges 
• Railroad Bridges  
• Long Span Bridges 
• Short Span Bridges 
• Culverts 
• Sign Structures 
• Pedestrian bridges 
• Utility bridges 
• High Mast Lighting Poles / Towers 
• Antenna Towers 

Our experienced engineers have inspected and reported on a wide variety of structural conditions through the use of a variety of inspection techniques and equipment and through the use of our vast experience in performing inspections. Our Engineers have extensive experience in the management of traffic control and have developed successful MPT stages in order to access structures safely.  

Our Engineers have the necessary experience in the usage of a variety of equipment which includes: 

• Bucket Trucks (30′ to 85′) 
• Over-the-Side Vehicles (Snoopers, UB-30, 50, 60, and 75) 
• Man-Lifts ranging from 75′ to 150′ 
• Bronto Lifts (110′-150′) 
• SPRAT Climbing (see SPRAT video) 

Our NHI/SPRAT certified Team Leaders are familiar with all current NBIS inspection procedures and requirements and have attended all of the latest certification classes . Our Engineers have the necessary experience in the usage of a variety of inspection techniques and can perform and/or implement many NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) techniques.  

• Dye penetrant testing 
• Magnetic particle testing 
• Eddy current 
• Ultrasonic testing 
• Load Testing and Rating 
• Fracture and Fatigue Analysis 

Building Inspection

PKB Engineering have provided complete services in the inspection, condition survey, evaluation, and assessment of a variety of commercial and industrial buildings, which includes but is not limited to warehouses, stadiums, office buildings, multi-family apartments and condominiums, schools, churches and residential complexes (HUD housing). PKB Engineering has provided our customers with the most comprehensive inspection services available for both industrial and commercial buildings. Our certified inspectors are professionals with years of experience and training and have performed many similar inspection projects within the State of New Jersey.  

Our inspection teams are dedicated to providing our customers with valuable information about their buildings. PKB will report its findings in a written report based on sound engineering judgment and years of experience and will include but is not limited to a detail description and evaluation of existing systems, a summary of deficiencies, and general repair recommendations.  

Our inspection teams can provide the following services: 

• Comprehensive Needs Assessment 
• Condition Assessment Inspections 
• Future Needs Assessments 
• Uniform Physical Condition Inspections 
• ADA (American Disability Act) Codes Compliance Inspections 
• Physical Needs Assessments 
• Emergency Damage Assessments