Athavale, Lystad & Associates, Inc.

Innovative Engineering Solutions for the Mid-Atlantic

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About the firm

Athavale, Lystad & Associates, Inc. (ALA) is a civil and structural engineering practice founded in 1985, with offices in McLean, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland. Serving the Mid-Atlantic region for four decades, it delivers comprehensive structural design, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and facility inspections. The practice primarily supports public sector clients and transportation agencies with infrastructure solutions, including bridge design, highway engineering, and transit corridor projects.

Established
1985
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering

People

W. Damian MesiaPrincipal

Khaled AlamdeenPrincipal

Julien MartinPrincipal

Daniel P. WalshPrincipal

Robert LandersPrincipal

Juan C. LemusPrincipal

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Provides comprehensive analysis, design, and evaluation of various transit and pedestrian systems.

  • Bridge Design

    Develops durable, efficient structures that enhance connectivity and regional mobility.

  • Pedestrian Bridge Design

    Focuses on safety, accessibility, and visual integration for community-oriented walkways.

Highway and Roadway Engineering

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Improves regional transport networks to facilitate safer, more sustainable vehicle mobility.

  • Highway Design

    Develops high-capacity road systems to support smooth and reliable regional transit.

  • Intersection Design

    Optimizes traffic flow and safety at critical junctions through strategic layout planning.

  • Roadway Widening

    Expands existing corridors to accommodate rising traffic demands and reduce congestion.

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering

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Addresses water resource management to protect local communities and surrounding landscapes.

  • Stormwater Management

    Designs systems to control, filter, and direct runoff from developed areas.

  • Flood Mitigation

    Develops specialized structures to prevent and minimize flooding risks.

  • Erosion Control

    Implements environmental measures to stabilize soils and protect terrain integrity.

Facility and Safety Inspection

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Ensures the structural integrity and long-term compliance of public assets.

  • Bridge Inspection

    Assesses the safety and physical condition of elevated spans in accordance with safety standards.

  • Public Facility Assessments

    Evaluates buildings and transit facilities to confirm adherence to safety regulations.

Construction Inspection and Management

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Maintains oversight on active worksites to verify strict compliance with project specifications.

  • Quality Control

    Verifies that all building materials and processes meet established engineering standards.

  • Contract Compliance

    Monitors adherence to contractual obligations, schedules, and technical requirements.

  • Safety Enforcement

    Implements and enforces protocols to protect workers and the general public.

Industries

Transportation · Government · Rail · Transit · Highways & Roads · Bridges

Projects

Canton Viaduct Replacement

Baltimore, MD · Bridges · Client: MDTA

Project details

Replacement of the Canton Viaduct in Baltimore for the Maryland Transportation Authority.

MD Route 17 over the Potomac River

Brunswick, MD / Lovettsville, VA · Bridges · Client: MD SHA

Project details

Bridge design connecting Brunswick, MD and Lovettsville, VA across the Potomac River.