SAP ENGINEERS, PLLC

BRIDGE DESIGN SERVICES

AL PATEL, PE, DBIA

Al serves as the President of SAP Engineers, PLLC., bringing 37 years of extensive experience with VDOT and municipal bridge projects. He has successfully delivered over 130 bridge designs across various settings, including railroads and interstates, and has conducted more than 800 bridge load ratings following AASHTO and VDOT standards.

His technical skills encompass manual load rating computations and the use of various software tools, such as AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, and STAAD. Al is proficient in analyzing special structures, including movable bridges and cantilever trusses. He actively participates in AASHTOWare user group meetings and collaborates with VDOT to develop state guidelines, ensuring he remains current with load rating procedures.

Additionally, Al is well-versed in VDOT's structure and bridge manuals and guidelines, allowing him to effectively apply the latest practices in bridge and structure design.