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Building Bridges to a Successful Career in Engineering

A career in bridge design is both challenging and rewarding. It’s an opportunity to shape infrastructure, solve complex problems, and make a lasting impact. But for aspiring engineers, breaking into the industry can be overwhelming. So, to help recent graduates navigate their first steps, we asked our engineers to share their…

2024: Year in Review

From winning exciting projects to celebrating team milestones, 2024 has been one for the books! Grab your hard hats (or your coffee) and join us as we look back at some of our favorite highlights.

Why Bridge Safety Matters More Than Ever

When a bridge fails, it’s not just about the immediate loss and destruction. The ripple effects can be substantial: traffic jams, delayed freight, and even disruptions to vital shipping lanes can affect everything from local commutes to national economies. 

Safety Tips for Navigating Construction Work Zones: National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

In honor of National Work Zone Safety Awareness Month, we’d like to spotlight our teams out in the field and encourage everyone to learn how to practice safety on the roads so we can protect ourselves and workers alike.

Modjeski and Masters Scholarship Program

The Modjeski and Masters scholarship recognizes excellence in engineering with a monetary award and an internship opportunity for one undergraduate or master's degree student who displays exceptional promise in their study.

Back to School - What We Still Use

Back-to-school season is upon us. For students, it's a time of anticipation, excitement, and a dash of apprehension. But what about those who have already navigated the labyrinth of school and emerged as professionals? How much of those long days in the classroom did they end up using?

Frank in the Field

In the vibrant and bustling world of 1930s bridge engineering, Frank Masters stands on the brink of a new era at Modjeski and Masters. Join us in imagining his life during this transformative period. 

International Women in Engineering Day

 In honor of International Women in Engineering Day, we are diving into the experiences of female engineers at Modjeski and Masters. 

2023 Masters of the Trade Scholarship Winner

We are excited to announce our 2023 scholarship winner, Gianni Lumadue. Gianni is a rising senior at Pennsylvania State University pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Selecting a Bridge Type

Some bridges we travel daily without giving it a second thought. Other times, the majesty of one captures our attention immediately. Have you ever wondered how the type of bridge is selected? There are numerous factors that affect bridge type selection, and the process is as varied as the environments…

Our 130th Anniversary

The Modjeski and Masters team looks forward to an exciting year ahead marking our 130th anniversary! This milestone celebration is a direct result of our unmatched dedication to technical excellence in the design, inspection, and rehabilitation of all bridge types. We’re humbled by the support of our many clients, teaming…

Falcons in the Field

While out in the field, it’s easy to think the biggest safety concerns are ​​slippery surfaces, falling debris, and dangerous chemicals. What about the fastest member of the animal kingdom nosediving towards you at 200 mph? 

Transportation Management Plans - The Critical Path to a Successful Project

A Transportation Management Plan (TMP) process, which is required on federally funded projects, has focused time, attention, as well as investment to accommodate motorists, and more recently bicyclists and pedestrians during construction.

Bridge Coatings: More Than Just a Color

Have you ever thought about the coating on a bridge? Wondered if it’s paint just like you’d use for your house, or if it’s painted simply to give the bridge some color? The paint on a bridge is, in fact, essential to the integrity and lifespan of the bridge.  

2022 Masters of the Trade Scholarship Winner

We are thrilled to announce our “Masters of the Trade” scholarship winner, Mohammad Waheb. Mohammad has over nine years of experience as Civil/Structural draftsman and is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University.

What to pack in your car in case of an emergency

Our field engineers are always on-the-go. Whether it’s heading across state lines to perform an inspection or traveling right down the road, we’ve found it’s always best to be prepared for the unexpected. That’s why we put together this list of our picks for essentials that everyone should pack in…

Building Straw Bridges - STEM Learning Activity

Need a fun learning activity for your kids? We're making a version of our straw bridge exercise available for download to help parents have fun teaching their kids about engineering. With many of our kids still online learning, here's another idea for when you're learning at home. All you need…

Bringing Bridges Back from the Brink

America's infrastructure is vast. And much of it is past its prime.  Of the roughly 600,000 bridges in the U.S., approximately %40 are over 50 years old. And while there's much talk by politician about the need to inject more money and effort into building new bridges and replacing old…

Replacing an Icon

Since 1852, the Portage Viaduct has carried a rail line across the Genesee River Gorge, near the town of Portageville, New York. First made of timber, then replaced with a wrought iron structure after a destructive fire, the crossing became an icon for the community. Tasked with replacing the viaduct,…

Preserving the Past While Designing For the Future

Bridge renovations come with many challenges, and when a bridge is of historical significance, those challenges are often multiplied. Historical bridges bring about unique complications and often carry a profound importance for the communities where they stand. The Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana is one such bridge…

Precast Concrete Pier Caps Aid Construction of Flyover Bridge

By using precast concrete pier caps in the design of the Southbound I-95 to Eastbound J.T. Butler Boulevard Flyover Bridge, Modjeski and Masters overcame significant issues during construction. Learn more about how the pier caps were designed not only as an aesthetic component of the bridge, but also an integral…

Innovative Project Delivery Model Ensures Continued Success

Since its construction in 1929, Modjeski and Masters has been deeply involved with the Ambassador Bridge. In the many decades since, through multiple owners and its growth into the busiest international crossing in North America, Modjeski and Masters has worked to keep the bridge maintained, but with an innovative twist…

Rehabilitating the Martin Luther King Bridge

How do you rehab a 65-year-old bridge that serves as a key point of traffic relief and a route directly into downtown St. Louis with limited original structure information? This is a challenge the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Modjeski and Masters Inc. faced during a recent project on…