- Highways
Highways
GD&F has designed roadway systems for local municipalities, county governments, development agencies and PennDOT. We have complete highway design capabilities for all levels of functional classification including limited access freeways, arterials, collectors and local roads.
From traffic studies to geometric design, we have the knowledge and experience for cost effective highway design. - Bridges
Bridges
From the top of the deck to the bottom of the foundation, GD&F knows bridges. Our experienced staff has planned and designed 35 major bridges in recent years. GD&F also has full NBIS bridge inspection capabilities with a certified staff of engineers and technicians.
GD&F's cost effective designs ensure the best in safety, function and serviceability. Our project experience includes precast concrete, structural steel, timber and composite structures for multiple spans up to 300-feet. - Structural
Structural
GD&F has full structural and foundation engineering capabilities. Our experience covers virtually all site and subsurface conditions. GD&F has also designed many transportation-related projects such as parking garages and bike-hike trails.
GD&F has taken an active lead in structural rehabilitation and has retrofitted highway and railroad bridges using efficient, cost effective applications. GD&F is also a leader in concrete rehabilitation work, including epoxy repairs, injection grouting and pressure mortar surfacing. - Railroads
Railroads
Railroad engineering is an important part of GD&F's transportation service commitment. Our experience includes bridge design and inspection and layout of tracks, sidings and yard facilities.
GD&F has worked on numerous railroad projects. These include yard, switching and terminal facilities, mainline tracks and sidings, bridges and culverts, unit loadout facilities and large intermodal facilities. - Construction Engineering
Construction Engineering
Knowledgeable professionals, customer service and teamwork - these are the hallmarks of the GD&F project management philosophy. Our experienced team of project engineers and resident inspectors has administered hundreds of bridge, roadway and related improvement projects.
Our inspections have all required NICET, ACI and NECEPT certifications, among others. GD&F has experience with computerized CPM scheduling programs such as NextGen, WelCom, MSProject and Primavera.
Transportation
Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc. has been providing engineering services to the transportation industry for over fifty years. Our in-depth experience includes the design of a major roadway and bridge projects and related transportation improvements.