Bridge Design Consulting Fees
Bridge Design Consulting Fees
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Hi all,
I am looking at how to accurately price the design of a simple rural bridge. The bridge is a simply supported steel girder style bridge supported by reinforced concrete abutments with a reinforced concrete deck. I'm new to pricing full bridge designs and could use some help on general rules for pricing. If there are any good documents available which detail this process I'd appreciate the help.
Thanks
I am looking at how to accurately price the design of a simple rural bridge. The bridge is a simply supported steel girder style bridge supported by reinforced concrete abutments with a reinforced concrete deck. I'm new to pricing full bridge designs and could use some help on general rules for pricing. If there are any good documents available which detail this process I'd appreciate the help.
Thanks





RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
That said, what is the estimated construction cost for replacing the bridge? If all else fails start with about 10% of construction as a total design fee (preliminary and final design). It's an old rule of thumb but it can get you in the ball park.
However, as others have pointed out, more information would be required to provide more meaningful guidance. For instance,what phases of design are included? What are the soils like? What type of reinforced concrete abutments? Will the beams be rolled shapes or plate girders? Is it a river or highway crossing? Are you also responsible for designing the roadway approaches? What about maintenance of traffic? The list goes on.
If you don't feel comfortable developing an estimate on your own I suggest gauging a more experienced designer. Based on your question you'll likely want to have this person engaged in the design of the project anyway to help guide you.
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees
RE: Bridge Design Consulting Fees