Shuck-Britson

Shuck-Britson, a leading structural engineering and consulting firm, has been serving clients throughout the Midwest and beyond since 1966. With a strong focus on meeting diverse client needs, our services span engineering for inspection, evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, strengthening, design, and load rating for all types of bridges and structures. In 2008, Shuck-Britson joined the Snyder & Associates family, further expanding our comprehensive service offerings. Our extensive experience in structural and civil engineering, encompassing over 90 years, allows us to deliver smart, right-sized solutions for a wide range of projects, from historic preservation to new construction.

Services

Our comprehensive range of services caters to a variety of structural engineering and consulting needs:

• Bridges: Shuck-Britson specializes in structural bridge design, engineering, and planning services for every stage of your project. From new construction and rehabilitation to load rating, our expertise covers all aspects of bridge projects. We collaborate closely with our clients, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs and goals.

• Buildings: Our extensive structural engineering expertise and design services cater to projects of all sizes. With a focus on quality and innovation, we provide tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of your building project, regardless of complexity or size. With extensive experience in k-12 educational buildings, athletic centers, medical facilities, parking structures, and more, our team possesses the knowledge and skills to deliver outstanding results.

• Project Highlights: Explore our showcase projects that highlight our expertise in bridge, engineering, and construction projects. Competition-Level Skatepark Comes to Des Moines Riverfront, Contemporary Facility Upgrades for Iowa Department of Transportation, Carroll Public Library Benefits from Community-Focused Upgrades, U.S. Highway 30 Bypass around Mt. Vernon & Lisbon Modernizes Corridor, Obsolete Bridge Design Leads to New Construction over the West Nishnabotna River along Interstate 80, and the State-of-the-Art, Polk County Criminal Court Building: Des Moines, Iowa illustrate our capabilities and the value we bring to every project.

Growing from modest beginnings, Shuck-Britson has steadily expanded in size and expertise. The merger with Britson Consultants in 1990 further strengthened our ability to provide long-lasting structural solutions, and our partnership with Snyder & Associates has allowed us to better serve our clients by offering a vast array of comprehensive engineering, planning, and design services. Today, Shuck-Britson is the largest structural engineering firm in Iowa, known for its unique combination of experienced, well-educated, and highly motivated staff, extensive structural engineering experience, and a background in construction field review, enabling us to provide creative and practical solutions for complex structural challenges.