Strategic planning for the structures the world depends on.
Structura Management, PLLC is a Pacific Northwest-based structural engineering consulting firm providing data-driven lifecycle planning for bridges, marine structures, and other critical infrastructure. Founded by a licensed PE with 30+ years of bridge inspection, marine structural engineering, and capital program delivery experience, and a technology executive with a background in AI/ML and optical engineering, it delivers strategic asset management planning, bridge inspection and condition assessment, marine and port structure management, capital program development, and AI-powered custom software for infrastructure owners. The principal engineer is an NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence (2024 and 2025) and ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer. Structura serves federal, state, and municipal clients and also offers engineering coaching and mentorship.
PE - Washington · PE - California · PE - Utah · PE - Alaska · ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer (2025) · NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence (2024 & 2025)
Alison M. YatesChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Matthew James DonahuePrincipal Engineer & Co-Founder
Data-driven lifecycle planning using historical condition assessment data and target performance levels to forecast maintenance needs and scope projects for best return on investment over a structure's full service life.
Comprehensive inspection services for fixed and movable bridges including underwater structural inspection, performed by an NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor of Excellence with 30+ years of field experience.
Level I and II underwater inspections using surface-supplied air and scuba equipment.
Inspection services for movable bridges including element-level condition assessment.
Structural assessment and lifecycle planning for piers, wharves, docks, and waterfront infrastructure. Principal engineer holds ASCE COPRI Board Certified Port Engineer status.
End-to-end support for major maintenance and rehabilitation programs including initial scoping, project controls, permitting, design coordination, and construction management.
AI models, machine learning workflows, and custom-built software for infrastructure management challenges, including automated condition data analysis, reporting pipelines, OCR and computer vision pipelines, and purpose-built web applications for asset owners.
Structured coaching for engineers navigating the intersection of technical practice and leadership, covering career strategy, business development, AI fluency, and building effective engineering teams. Coach training completed through Co-Active Training Institute (CTI).
Government · Federal · Transportation · Bridges · Marine · Ports & Harbors
Seattle, WA · Bridges · 2022 · Client: Seattle Department of Transportation
Asset owner and subject matter expert for discovery of rapidly accelerating shear cracks, emergency closure decision, post-tensioning and CFRP stabilization, and full rehabilitation through reopening in 2022.
California · Bridges · Client: Caltrans
Level I and II underwater inspections in depths up to 60 feet, including San Francisco Bay Bridge and Dumbarton Bridge.
Utah · Bridges · Client: Utah Department of Transportation
Full element-level routine and underwater inspections per AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection.
San Diego, CA · Ports & Harbors · Client: Port of San Diego
Above and underwater inspection of over 4,500 structural piles, 650 fender piles, and 780,000 sq ft of pier deck at B Street Pier, Broadway Pier, and Navy Pier.