Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc.

Engineering reliable transportation and heavy civil infrastructure since 1976

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About the firm

Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. is an engineering practice specializing in the transportation infrastructure market. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Dallas, it delivers planning, design, and construction management for highways, bridges, railroads, and municipal public works. The practice has contributed to over $5 billion in heavy civil infrastructure projects across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, supporting state departments of transportation, municipalities, transit agencies, and Class 1 railroads.

Established
1976
Firm type
Transportation Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Design-Build

Capabilities

Roadway and Highway Engineering

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Delivers comprehensive planning and design for complex transportation networks, urban freeways, and arterial systems.

  • Urban Freeways and Interchanges

    Provides design and analysis for major freeway systems and complex multi-level interchanges.

  • Major and Complex Highway Design

    Develops detailed plans for high-capacity state and regional highway corridors.

  • Principal Arterials and Street Systems

    Designs municipal and regional roadway corridors to optimize traffic flow and community access.

  • High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

    Plans and integrates dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lanes within existing transit corridors.

  • Grading and Paving Design

    Prepares precise grading, earthwork, and paving specifications for heavy civil sites.

Bridge and Structural Design

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Develops structural solutions for transport corridors, including vehicular, rail, and pedestrian crossings.

  • Highway and Railroad Bridges

    Designs durable structural crossings for major highways and heavy rail lines.

  • Pedestrian and Signature Bridges

    Creates aesthetic and functional structures to enhance community identity and pedestrian connectivity.

  • Retaining Walls and Sound Barriers

    Engineers supporting structures and noise-mitigation walls along transportation corridors.

  • Emergency Bridge Repair

    Provides rapid-response structural assessment and design for damaged bridge infrastructure.

Railroad Engineering

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Provides specialized infrastructure engineering to support Class 1 railroads and regional transit agencies.

  • Rail-Highway Grade Separation

    Designs complex grade separation structures to eliminate rail-roadway conflicts.

  • Transit Rail Infrastructure

    Supports light rail transit expansion through station design, alignment, and track design.

Traffic Engineering

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Evaluates and optimizes vehicular flow to improve safety and operational efficiency.

  • Traffic Operations and Simulation

    Utilizes advanced modeling to study and predict traffic behavior on complex road networks.

  • Traffic Safety and Access Control

    Designs safety measures and access controls to minimize conflict points on public roadways.

Drainage and Utilities

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Manages stormwater systems and utility networks integrated with major transportation improvements.

  • Drainage Analysis and Structure Design

    Analyzes watershed runoff and designs culverts, channels, and drainage structures.

  • Storm and Sanitary Sewer Design

    Engineers municipal storm and wastewater collection systems.

  • Pump and Lift Stations

    Provides engineering design for critical fluid transport systems in low-lying areas.

  • Franchise Utility Coordination

    Coordinates conflict resolution and relocation planning for private and public utilities.

Project and Construction Management

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Oversees large-scale infrastructure projects from initial planning through final construction.

  • Advanced Planning and Schematic Design

    Prepares feasibility studies, conceptual alternatives, and preliminary schematic designs.

  • Scheduling and Estimating

    Develops accurate cost projections and construction schedules to keep projects within budget.

  • Design-Build Delivery

    Partners with contractors to deliver fast-track heavy civil projects under integrated contracts.

Industries

Transportation · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Rail · Transit · Water Resources

Projects

DFW Connector

Grapevine, TX · Highways & Roads

Project details

Award-winning freeway interchange connecting SH 114, SH 121, and SH 26 with direct DFW Airport access. Bridgefarmer served as engineer of record for a significant portion of the project, which finished nearly one year ahead of schedule and included up to 14 lanes across.

IH 635 / LBJ Freeway Managed Lanes

Dallas, TX · Highways & Roads

Project details

Designed managed lanes along the IH 635/LBJ Freeway corridor to alleviate congestion and improve mobility across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Irving Signature Bridge

Irving, TX · Bridges

Project details

A landmark cable-stay bridge design connecting the north and south sides of SH 114, featuring covered pedestrian walkways that provide safe connectivity to a nearby DART Transit Station.

Joe Ratcliff Pedestrian Walkway

Dallas, TX · Bridges

Project details

A 500-foot pedestrian bridge spanning the IH 635/LBJ Freeway facility in North Dallas, connecting a local neighborhood to a school, church, and medical center. The team scheduled the demolition and replacement over summer vacation to minimize disruption.