Our Services

Bridge
Engineering

Expert bridge engineers delivering structural solutions across Scotland and beyond

Bridge Engineering
WHO WE ARE

Delivering infrastructure that lasts

MHB Consultants provides comprehensive bridge engineering services for transportation infrastructure projects. From highway structures to railway bridge refurbishment, we deliver practical solutions backed by over 20 years of structural engineering expertise.

Our bridge design consultancy covers the full project lifecycle, structural bridge inspection, assessment, detailed design, and long-term maintenance. We work across highways, heavy rail, and pedestrian infrastructure, bringing integrated in-house capability to every project.

20+
Years of expertise
Full
Project lifecycle
UK-Wide
Coverage
WHAT WE DO

Core Services

Bridge Inspection & Assessment

We carry out structural bridge inspections to assess condition, identify risks, and recommend interventions. Our bridge load assessment services ensure structures meet current safety standards and anticipated traffic demands.

  • Principal inspections
  • Bridge safety surveys
  • EX2502 scour assessment for railway structures
  • Bridge failure investigation
  • Category III bridge design checks

Bridge Design & Engineering

Our bridge design services span new builds and complex rehabilitation projects. We handle highway structures, rail bridge design and assessment, footbridges, culverts, and long-span bridge design for major infrastructure schemes.

  • Segmental and post-tensioned bridge design
  • Steel and concrete multi-span structures
  • Arch analysis using the MEXE method
  • BIM and 3D bridge modelling
  • Value engineering optimisation

Bridge Rehabilitation & Strengthening

We specialise in bridge retrofit and refurbishment, particularly within the rail sector. Our structural strengthening work extends asset life and brings ageing infrastructure up to modern standards.

  • Bridge structural analysis
  • Strengthening design for steel and concrete structures
  • Bridge demolition and replacement planning
  • Temporary bridge installation during refurbishment
  • Deliverable solutions balancing safety, cost, and programme
OUR CAPABILITIES

Technical Excellence

Bridge Assessment

Structural inspections, load capacity analysis, and safety surveys

Detailed Design

Highway and rail structures, footbridges, and culverts

Railway Structures

Network Rail compliant design, assessment, and refurbishment

Structural Strengthening

Retrofit and rehabilitation of existing bridges

Scour Assessment

EX2502 assessments and remediation strategies

Feasibility Studies

Early-stage analysis and option appraisals

WHY MHB

Railway Bridge Specialists

We specialise in railway bridge refurbishment and understand what it takes to deliver on live railways. Our in-house disciplines—geotechnical, drainage design, surveys, and temporary works—support projects from feasibility through to completion.

We bring a pragmatic approach to complex structural challenges, focusing on solutions that work in the real world.

MHB Team
SECTORS WE SERVE

Serving the UK's Critical Infrastructure

We deliver specialized bridge engineering services across the UK, bringing deep expertise to clients in London, Yorkshire, Manchester, Birmingham, and beyond.

While our headquarters are in Scotland, our commitment is to the entirety of the UK's transportation, rail, and asset management needs.

Transportation Infrastructure

Highways, Motorways & Heavy Freight Routes

Rail & Heavy Freight

Network Rail Compliance & Asset Maintenance

Active Travel Schemes

Footbridges, Cycle Routes & Public Access

Asset Management

Portfolios, Lifecycle Planning & Strategy

GET IN TOUCH

Talk to a Bridge Specialist Today

Need bridge structural analysis, safety surveys, or expert design support? Our specialist engineering team, led by Fergus, can provide the insight you need for your next project.

Fergus Aitchison Managing Director
Key Contact - Fergus Aitchison, Managing Director