Pickering, Corts & Summerson, Inc.

Provides National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) evaluations to ensure the safety and structural integrity of transportation assets for state agencies, federal entities, and municipal owners.

• Routine NBIS Evaluation

  Conducts regular schedule-based physical examinations of structural components to identify defects and track deterioration over time.

• In-Depth Structural Assessment

  Performs close-up, detailed examinations of complex structures to detect hidden damage, fatigue cracks, or other structural vulnerabilities.

• Emergency Damage Assessment

  Deploys rapid response teams to evaluate structural integrity immediately following vehicular impacts, extreme weather events, or other emergencies.

• Post-Flood and Hydrological Inspection

  Assesses underwater substructures and channel conditions shortly after major flood events to detect scouring or erosion.

• Structural Load Rating

  Calculates the safe carrying capacity of bridges using analytical modeling to determine if weight restrictions are necessary.

Deploys specialized diving teams to evaluate submerged bridge substructures, marine installations, and waterfront facilities.

• Substructure Safety Inspection

  Utilizes certified commercial divers to inspect submerged foundations, piers, and abutments for signs of scour, cracking, or material loss.

• Hydrographic Surveying

  Gathers underwater topographic data and mapping of riverbeds or coastal floors to support design and environmental studies.

Delivers comprehensive structural design solutions focusing on the lifecycle of transportation structures, including replacement and rehabilitation.

• Replacement Structure Design

  Engineers complete replacement plans for aging or structurally deficient spans, incorporating modern safety and materials standards.

• Rehabilitation Engineering

  Develops detailed restoration and reinforcement plans to extend the service life of existing structures while minimizing traffic disruptions.

• Asset Preservation Design

  Creates preventive maintenance and repair strategies, including deck joint replacements and protective coatings, to ward off major deterioration.

• Emergency Repair Engineering

  Formulates rapid-turnaround structural repairs to quickly restore safe traffic flow after unexpected structural damage.

• Structural Feasibility and Alternatives Analysis

  Evaluates multiple design concepts and alignment options to determine the most cost-effective and environmentally sound structural solution.

Designs safe and efficient roadway systems, highway improvements, and alignment modifications for transportation authorities.

• Roadway Alignment Design

  Establishes horizontal and vertical geometry, cross-sections, and clear zones to optimize driver safety and traffic flow.

• Open-End Multi-Discipline Engineering

  Provides on-call engineering services to public transportation agencies to address diverse highway infrastructure needs.

Assists land developers and municipal authorities with land planning, civil layout, and regulatory compliance.

• Residential Community Planning

  Designs layouts, roadways, utilities, and grading schemes for subdivisions and master-planned residential communities.

• Commercial Parcel Layout

  Provides civil site design for commercial, retail, and municipal facilities, optimizing space utilization and accessibility.

• Stormwater Management and Hydrology

  Designs retention basins, drainage networks, and erosion control measures to handle runoff and satisfy environmental regulations.

Performs accurate boundary, topographic, and construction surveys to establish critical geographic baselines for civil infrastructure projects.

• Topographic Mapping

  Measures and maps physical features, elevations, and contours to provide the foundational data needed for engineering design.

• Boundary Surveying

  Researches and measures property lines, easements, and rights-of-way to legally establish land boundaries.