I-395 Signature Bridge
Miami, FL | Transportation
Bridge design for the I-395 Signature Bridge, a landmark structure in Miami, Florida.
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CHI Consulting Engineers, LLC
Summit, NJ
Improving the quality and safety of design and construction, and extending the service life of bridges and structures.
- Services
- 20
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 8
- Founded
- 2016
- Size Estimate
- 10-50 employees
Overview
CHI Consulting Engineers, LLC is a structural and bridge engineering firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Summit, New Jersey. It serves bridge owners, contractors, and public agencies across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and internationally. Capabilities span bridge design from conventional highway spans to one-of-a-kind signature structures, independent checking and peer review, construction engineering, forensic investigation, advanced engineering analysis, and structural health monitoring. Multiple ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Awards recognize CHI's work, including a 2026 Diamond Award for the Pulaski Skyway Truss Bearing and Rocker Bent Replacement and the 2026 ASHE Project of the Year.
- Founded
- 2016
- Size Estimate
- 10-50 employees
Services
Bridge Design
Full-service bridge design from scoping and feasibility through final design and construction support, covering conventional highway bridges, long-span structures, and one-of-a-kind signature bridges.
Independent Checking and Peer Review
Independent structural checking and peer review of bridge and structure designs for owners and engineering firms in the US and internationally, reducing project risk and supporting cost control.
Construction Engineering
Innovative construction-phase engineering for complex bridge projects, including high-load jacking frames and temporary supports for pin and hanger replacement on long-span suspension and truss bridges.
Forensic Engineering
Investigation of structural failures, accidents, and anomalies during construction, service, and demolition, providing independent opinions and technical expert services for clients in the US and internationally.
Advanced Engineering Analysis
Specialized structural and fluid analysis using finite element modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and in-house programs to solve complex structural engineering challenges.
Structural Health Monitoring
Long-term, continuous monitoring of bridges and structures using state-of-the-art sensors and a proprietary data acquisition and management system, measuring strain, stress, deformation, and vibration.
Industries
Firm type
Project types
Projects
Pulaski Skyway Truss Bearing and Rocker Bent Replacement
2026 | Jersey City, NJ | Bridges
Construction engineering for truss bearing and rocker bent replacement on the Pulaski Skyway. Recipient of both the 2026 ACEC New York Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence and the 2026 ASHE New York Metro Area Project of the Year.
View project sourceHigh Load Jacking Frames and Supports - Benjamin Franklin Bridge
2024 | Camden, NJ | Bridges
Design of high-load jacking frames and temporary supports for pin and hanger replacement on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, receiving the 2024 ACEC New York Gold Award for Engineering Excellence and placing 9th in the 2023 Roads & Bridges Top 10 Award.
View project sourceRobert Moses Causeway Pin and Hanger Replacement
2020 | Fire Island, NY | Bridges
Construction engineering for pin and hanger replacement on the Robert Moses Causeway, recipient of the 2020 ACEC New York Platinum Award for Engineering Excellence.
View project sourceComputer Vision for Displacement and Vibration Monitoring in Structures
2025 | Bridges
Development and deployment of a computer vision and motion magnification system for non-contact displacement and vibration monitoring of bridge structures. Received the 2025 ACEC New York Platinum Award for Engineering Excellence.
View project sourceBeikou Suspension Bridge Peer Review
Wenzhou, China | Bridges
Independent peer review of the Beikou Suspension Bridge, an international project demonstrating CHI's structural checking capabilities on complex long-span bridges.
View project sourceCommodore Barry Bridge Structural Health Monitoring
Bridgeport, NJ | Bridges
Long-term structural health monitoring of the Commodore Barry Bridge using sensors and a proprietary data acquisition system.
View project sourceLusail Bridge Forensic Investigation
Doha, Qatar | Bridges
Forensic engineering investigation on the Lusail Bridge, an international engagement demonstrating CHI's structural analysis capabilities.
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Credentials and affiliations
Awards
ASHE Project of the Year, Category $5M-$30M Construction Costs - Pulaski Skyway Contract 8B Truss Bearing and Rocker Bent Replacement, American Society of Highway Engineers New York Metro Area (2026)Diamond Award, Engineering Excellence Awards - Pulaski Skyway Contract 8B Truss Bearing and Rocker Bent Replacement, ACEC New York (2026)Platinum Award, Engineering Excellence Awards - Computer Vision for Displacement and Vibration Monitoring in Structures, ACEC New York (2025)Gold Award, Engineering Excellence Awards - High Load Jacking Frames and Supports for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, ACEC New York (2024)Roads & Bridges Top 10 Award, 9th Place - High Load Jacking Frames and Supports for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (2023)Top 10 Bridge Tech Solution Providers 2021, Construction Tech Review (2021)Platinum Award, Engineering Excellence Awards - Robert Moses Causeway Pin and Hanger Replacement, ACEC New York (2020)
Public clients
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA)Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)American Bridge CompanyGranite ConstructionHDRHNTBSkanskaThornton TomasettiWSP USAYonker Contracting Company, Inc.
Publications
Ben Franklin Bridge Wind Tongue, Rocker Links and Wind Bracing Replacement
article | 2022