Transportation Engineering Services for Roads, Bridges and Airports

Avodahtec provides independent transportation engineering for roads, bridges, culverts, railways and airports, supporting condition assessment, rehabilitation design, asset management and construction oversight.

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Who we serve

We work with provincial and territorial transportation departments, cities, towns, counties and municipal districts and their public works teams, regional and municipally owned airports, railway operators and rail-served industrial sites, and industrial owners responsible for private roads, haul roads and site access. We also support First Nations and remote communities whose roads, bridges and airstrips are their lifeline to essential services.

The challenges transportation owners face

  • A large and growing renewal backlog. Statistics Canada estimates it would cost $250.2 billion to replace the road transportation infrastructure rated in poor or very poor condition, about 15% of its total replacement value.
  • Aging structures with missing records. More than a quarter of local road bridges and rural highway bridges in Canada are over 50 years old, and the construction year is unknown for nearly a quarter of them. Culverts are often missing from inventories altogether.
  • Budgets that cannot cover every need. Owners must decide which roads, bridges and culverts to fix first, and defend those choices to councils, boards and funders with credible condition data.
  • Climate stress on corridors. Freeze and thaw cycles, intense rainfall, flooding and washouts shorten pavement life and overwhelm undersized culverts and roadside drainage.
  • Airfields that cannot stop operating. Runway, taxiway and apron pavements, airfield lighting and drainage must be renewed while aircraft keep flying, and funding programs expect engineering justification for every project.

Our transportation engineering services

Road and highway engineering

We design road rehabilitation, reconstruction, intersection improvements, gravel road upgrades and site access roads that balance safety, durability and cost. Core Infrastructure Engineering and Design

Pavement management and road asset management

We complete pavement condition surveys, rate network condition and build multi-year renewal programs that put the right treatment on the right road at the right time. Asset Management and Reliability Engineering

Bridge, culvert and rail structure engineering

We inspect and assess bridges, culverts and rail drainage structures, act as Engineer of Record, and design repairs, trenchless culvert lining and replacements that limit road and track closures. Trenchless Technology and Underground Infrastructure

Streets, drainage and stormwater

We plan and design urban and rural streets, ditches, storm sewers and road crossings that move water off the corridor and protect the road base. Municipal Infrastructure Engineering

Airport and airfield engineering

We evaluate and design rehabilitation of runway, taxiway and apron pavements, airfield drainage and supporting infrastructure, and prepare the engineering behind capital funding applications. Core Infrastructure Engineering and Design

Why transportation owners choose Avodahtec

Independent advice

We do not build, supply or install, so every recommendation serves your network and your budget.

From condition data to a capital plan

Our asset management and reliability expertise, led by a Certified Reliability Leader, turns inspections into defensible priorities and renewal budgets.

Trenchless and culvert know-how

Our underground infrastructure experience lets us rehabilitate culverts and buried crossings without digging up the road or closing the track.

Full lifecycle in one team

Inspection, design, environmental approvals, tendering and construction inspection sit under one roof, so nothing is lost between phases.

Licensed across Canada

Our engineers hold licensure in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Yukon.

Funding ready deliverables

Our condition reports, cost estimates and designs are structured to support federal and provincial funding, including Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program for runway, taxiway, apron and airfield lighting projects.

Related insights

Frequently asked questions

What does a transportation engineering firm do?

A transportation engineering firm plans, assesses, designs and oversees the construction of infrastructure that moves people and goods, including roads, bridges, culverts, railways and airports. Avodahtec focuses on helping owners keep existing transportation assets in service through condition assessment, rehabilitation design, asset management and construction oversight.

Do you inspect bridges and culverts?

Yes. We inspect and assess bridges, culverts and rail drainage structures, document their condition and remaining service life, and recommend repair, rehabilitation or replacement with cost estimates you can take to council or your funder.

Can you help our airport prepare a capital funding application?

Yes. We evaluate runway, taxiway and apron pavements, airfield drainage and supporting infrastructure, then prepare the condition evidence, design and cost estimates that programs such as Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program expect.

Does Avodahtec work outside Alberta?

Yes. Avodahtec holds professional engineering licensure in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Yukon, and supports clients across Canada.

Keep your transportation network moving

Whether you need a bridge or culvert assessment, a pavement renewal program or an owner's engineer for your next runway project, our team is ready to help.

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