PROJECTS
Project: BF 13462 – Twp 542 Pointe Aux Pins Creek Culvert Replacement – City of Fort Saskatchewan
Owner: The City of Fort Saskatchewan
Completed: 2024
Project Details: ABMK Engineering led the successful replacement of Bridge File 13462 on Township Road 542 over Pointe aux Pins Creek in the City of Fort Saskatchewan. The original 3.0 m diameter SPCSP culvert had deteriorated and lacked adequate hydraulic capacity. A previous design proposed a 6.0 m span × 3.1 rise m arch culvert on deep piles, which would have significantly increased costs and complexity. Upon review, ABMK developed an alternative design solution that balanced hydraulic performance, structural adequacy, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
The final design featured a 4.3 m diameter SPCSP culvert with a 35 m invert length, embedded to allow for fish passage and natural sediment continuity, while avoiding the need for piling. This solution met Alberta Transportation’s design guidelines and effectively addressed site-specific constraints, including channel alignment, cover limitations, and environmental sensitivities.
Services provided: Preliminary and Detailed Design, Tendering. Construction Services, and Post Construction Services.
Project: BF 1454 over Medicine River – Lacombe County
Owner: Lacombe County
Completed: 2024
Project Details: The project involves replacing a 30.5 m single-span pony-truss bridge over the Medicine River and adjacent road work. The new structure is a 3-span, 12 m – 14 m -12 m, SL 510 precast girder bridge, with piers designed using steel pipe embedded into shallow bedrock to overcome foundation constraints. Construction was completed in April 2024.
Services provided: Preliminary & Detailed Design, Tendering and Construction and Post construction Services.
Project: BF 75095 – Western Drive Culvert Replacement – Town of Crossfield
Owner: Town of Crossfield
Ongoing: 2025 – 2026
Project Details:
Replacement of an existing 1959 SPCSP arch (2117 mm × 1595 mm) with a new 2400 mm diameter CSP culvert with a 28.3 m invert length. The original structure exhibited severe corrosion, cracked seams, floor perforation, and downstream scour. ABMK completed a full preliminary design, hydrotechnical assessment, and structural review, identifying a cost-effective CSP replacement solution that meets CSA S6-19, Alberta Transportation Bridge Size Culvert Design Guidelines, and Town development plans. The new structure improves hydraulic capacity, enhances roadway safety, and supports future industrial growth along Western Drive.
Services Provided:
Preliminary Design, Hydrotechnical Analysis, Environmental Review, STIP Funding Application, Tender-Ready Drawings (90%), and Property/DFO Submission Support.
Project: BF 13119 Bridge Culvert Replacement – Athabasca County
Owner: Athabasca County
Completed: 2023
Project Details:
BF 13119 is located on Township Road 675 at Island Creek, a local road with no viable detour route. Due to the significant fill height, roadway constraints, deteriorated culvert condition, and the requirement to maintain access for local landowners, a trenchless culvert replacement was pursued.
The project involved replacing the existing 2.4 m diameter SPCSP culvert built in 1958 with a new 3.36 m diameter WSP installed by trenchless method. Detailed hydraulic, geotechnical, and environmental evaluations confirmed this to be the only viable and cost-effective long-term solution.
Construction of the culvert installation was completed in Spring 2024.
Services:
Preliminary Engineering, Detailed Design, Cost Estimating, Tendering and Construction Services, and Post-Construction Services.
Project: BF 76930 – Twp 552 West of RR 272 Culvert Replacement – Sturgeon County
Owner: Sturgeon County
Completed: 2024
Project Details:
ABMK completed the replacement of BF 76930, a deteriorated 1.8 m CSP culvert on Twp Rd 552. The existing 1969 culvert had roof sagging and sidewall deflection, requiring full replacement. ABMK delivered the STIP submission ahead of all other consultants and was the first to complete the tender package.
The final design included a 1.8 m diameter, 32 m long CSP installed at a 30° skew, with geotextile bedding, granular and clay backfill, and Class 1M riprap protection. Construction was completed on schedule, with the CCC issued on September 27, 2024.
Services:
Project Management, Preliminary and Detailed Design, Tendering, Construction Support, Post-Construction Services.
Project: BF 09434 – Twp 554 West of RR 263 Culvert Replacement – Sturgeon County
Owner: Sturgeon County
Year: 2023 – Ongoing
Project Details:
ABMK was retained in late 2023 to accelerate the preliminary and detailed design for replacing the existing 6.1 m PG girder bridge with a 2.7 m diameter, 40.2 m long CSP culvert. The project is coordinated with Sturgeon County’s roadway upgrade for Twp 554, requiring roadway tie-ins and improved hydraulics.
Hydraulic analysis confirmed that the larger diameter culvert is required to meet fish passage, channel capacity, and freeboard requirements. The design also includes minor channel realignment, clay seals, concrete collars, and Class 1 riprap at the inlet and outlet. Tendering is planned for 2024, with construction scheduled to follow the County’s road improvement project.
Services Provided:
Project Management, Preliminary & Detailed Design, Tendering. Construction Support and Post-Construction Services will also be provided.
Project: Burlington Bridge Load Rating – Sunchild First Nation
Owner: Sunchild First Nation
Completed: 2021
Project Details:
ABMK completed a structural load rating of the Burlington Bridge, a 48.76 m single-span steel girder bridge crossing the Baptise River. The assessment was required to support redevelopment south of the river and was carried out in accordance with the Alberta Transportation Bridge Evaluation Manual and CSA S6-19.
The evaluation confirmed the bridge can safely support the proposed gravel truck and lowboy trailer configurations, subject to speed limits and single-vehicle passage. Findings provided the Nation with clear operational restrictions and verification of safe access for planned development activities.
Services Provided:
Load Rating, Structural Assessment, Evaluation of Permit and Non-Permit Vehicles, Recommendations for Safe Passage.
Project: 2022 Bridge Maintenance
Owner: City of Camrose
Completed: 2023
Project Details: An inspection of BF 00366, BF 79353, BF 79515, BF 81006, and BF 00445 in the City of Camrose was conducted on August 10, 2022, to verify maintenance recommended in the 2019–2021 Summary Report. Detailed design and a tender package were prepared for the required work. General site work included timber deck and railing replacements, structural timber repairs, and guardrail restoration. Additional activities involved wingwall rehabilitation, including pile replacement and riprap installation. Concrete repairs addressed spalling and crack sealing, while minor upgrades included bolt replacements and mud jacking of an approach slab. Construction was completed in June 2023.
Services provided: Project Management, Site Inspection, Detailed Design, Tendering, and Construction Supervision.
Project: Asset Management Program Planning – Sunchild First Nation
Owner: Sunchild First Nation
Completed: 2021
Project Details:
ABMK supported Sunchild First Nation in developing an Asset Management Program Plan (AMPP) to formalize the Nation’s approach to managing its infrastructure portfolio. Work included reviewing existing assets, analyzing growth and future demand, establishing Levels of Service (LOS), defining management processes, and identifying long-term funding needs.
The program provided a structured framework for asset inventory, performance tracking, maintenance planning, and capital forecasting—laying the foundation for a sustainable, data-driven asset management system.
Services Provided:
Asset Assessment, Development of Level of Services and management processes, Program prioritization, Repair/Rehabilitation strategy, and Final Reporting.
Reporting and Recommendations.
Project: Site Review for Temporary Bridge – Whissell Enterprises Ltd.
Client: Whissell Enterprises Ltd.
Completed: 2021
Project Details:
Whissell Enterprises was evaluating traffic accommodation options for a construction project, considering either a temporary detour road or a temporary bridge structure. ABMK was retained to provide an engineering review of feasibility, cost implications, and technical requirements associated with both alternatives.
A site assessment was completed to determine whether a geotechnical investigation would be required to support the installation of the temporary bridge, and to evaluate constructability, safety considerations, and environmental impacts. The review enabled the contractor to make an informed decision regarding the most cost-effective and technically sound option for maintaining traffic flow during construction.
Services Provided:
Site Visit, Feasibility Assessment, Geotechnical Requirement Review, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Recommendations for Traffic Accommodation Strategy.
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Project: Lifting Procedure for Precast Culvert Installation – Inline Contracting
Client: Inline Contracting
Completed: 2020
Key Personnel: M. Kitaly (Lead Engineer)
Project Details:
Inline Contracting required a safe and certifiable lifting procedure for the installation of large precast concrete culvert sections. Due to limited site access and restricted maneuvering space, the use of a crane was not feasible. ABMK developed a custom lift plan that utilized the equipment available on site while meeting structural safety requirements and industry best practices.
The procedure accounted for culvert section weight, rigging configuration, lifting sequence, ground bearing considerations, and safety clearances, ensuring that installation could proceed efficiently without compromising worker or structural safety.
Services Provided:
Engineering Analysis, Development of Certified Lift Procedure, Rigging and Handling Recommendations, Construction Support.
Project: Electrical Control Panel Enclosure Design – Heartland Facility
Client: NWL /Interpipeline
Completed: 2020
Project Details:
ABMK was engaged to provide engineering design services for a new protective enclosure required for an electrical control panel at the Heartland site. The control panel, associated with an industrial elevator system, was required by code to be placed within a controlled environment. In addition, the panel was located directly beneath a manual hoist used for pellet additive handling, necessitating a roof structure to protect against potential material spillage.
A site visit was completed to obtain field measurements, verify constraints, and document existing conditions. ABMK prepared preliminary sketches and design intent to guide pricing by the contractor. The project included structural design of the enclosure, member sizing, connection design, and recommendations for roofing material to ensure safe operation and code compliance.
Services Provided:
Site Visit & Field Measurements, Preliminary Sketches, Drafting & 3D Modelling Coordination, Preliminary & Detailed Design (including structural connections), Contractor Support for Pricing and Fabrication.
Project: Dismal Creek Bridge – Post-Repair Engineering Assessment
Owner: Westbrick Energy Ltd.
Completed: 2023
Project Details:
ABMK was engaged to complete a professional engineering assessment of the Dismal Creek Bridge following flood-related repairs completed in 2020. This assessment was required by the Alberta Energy Regulator after a notice of non-compliance was issued, necessitating confirmation that the post-flood work met engineering and construction standards.
ABMK conducted a detailed inspection, verified conformance to the original engineered drawings, and confirmed that no structural damage occurred to the substructure or superstructure. The repairs—primarily riprap armoring at the north abutment—were consistent with standard post-flood remedial measures and restored the bridge to its intended performance.
Services Provided:
Field Inspection, Structural Assessment, As-Built Verification, Reporting to Meet AER Requirements.
Project: Bridge Assessment 2-33-39-11W5 – Westbrick Energy Ltd.
Owner: Westbrick Energy Ltd.
Completed: 2023
Project Details:
ABMK completed a post-construction watercourse and bridge assessment for Westbrick Energy Ltd. at the 2-33-39-11W5 crossing. The work involved evaluating the structural condition of the 9.17 m steel girder bridge, assessing erosion and drainage issues, and reviewing the adequacy of existing mitigation measures.
A detailed field inspection and survey were conducted to support hydraulic analysis and the design of erosion control improvements. ABMK provided stamped drawings, identified required remedial work—such as riprap protection, splash board repair, and drainage improvements—and delivered practical recommendations to enhance safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Services Provided:
Field Inspection, Structural Assessment, Hydraulic Review, Erosion Control Design, Stamped Drawings,