FIGG Bridge Engineers
{{Infobox company
| name = Figg Bridge Engineers, Inc.
| type = Private
| founded = 1978
| founder = Eugene Figg
| hq_location = Tallahassee, Florida
| website = figgbridge.com
}}
FIGG Bridge Engineers (commonly referred to as FIGG) is an American engineering firm specializing in the design, construction management, and inspection of bridges. Founded in 1978 by Eugene Figg, the company was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida.{{Cite web |last=Archives |first=L. A. Times |date=2002-03-23 |title=Eugene Figg, 65; Designer of Bridges |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-mar-23-me-passings23.5-story.html |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
History
FIGG was established by Eugene C. Figg Jr., a civil engineer renowned for his contributions to bridge design in the United States. The firm gained prominence for its pioneering work in precast segmental concrete bridges, which combine structural efficiency with architectural elegance. Following Eugene Figg's death in 2002, his daughter, Linda Figg, took over as President and CEO.{{Cite web |last=Team |first=CBS Miami |date=2024-03-26 |title=FIU bridge collapse leads to legal fight - CBS Miami |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fiu-bridge-collapse-legal-fight/ |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}
Over its history, FIGG has designed or contributed to over 230 bridges across the United States and internationally, with a focus on creating structures that are both functional and visually striking.{{Cite web |last=Sayers |first=Ashley Fantz,Curt Devine,Devon M. |date=2018-03-16 |title=Company involved in bridge that collapsed had safety complaints |url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/16/us/miami-fiu-bridge-collapse-munilla-figg-invs |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=CNN |language=en}} The firm has received numerous awards for its engineering and design work, including recognition from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the National Steel Bridge Alliance.{{Cite web |title=Eugene C. Figg, '58 – The Citadel Alumni Association |url=https://citadelalumni.org/eugene-c-figg-58/ |access-date=2025-06-15 |language=en-US}}
Notable projects
FIGG has been involved in the design and engineering of several high-profile bridges, including:
- Sunshine Skyway Bridge (Tampa Bay, Florida): A cable-stayed bridge completed in 1987, known for its distinctive yellow cables and scenic views.{{Cite web |title=Sunshine Skyway Bridge {{!}} Description, Disaster, Cable-Stayed, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Sunshine-Skyway-Bridge |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=EUGENE FIGG JR.: SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE DESIGNER // His legacy spans bay area |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/03/22/eugene-figg-jr-sunshine-skyway-bridge-designer-his-legacy-spans-bay-area/ |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}}
- Natchez Trace Parkway Arches (Franklin, Tennessee): A double-arch bridge completed in 1994, celebrated for its aesthetic integration with the natural landscape.{{Cite web |last=Ferrier |first=Lindsay |date=2021-04-27 |title=Your Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin, TN |url=https://visitfranklin.com/blog/your-guide-to-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-franklin-tn/ |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=Visit Franklin |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge - 1996 Awards - Excellence in Highway Design - Geometric Design - Design - Federal Highway Administration |url=https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/eihd/natchez.cfm |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=www.fhwa.dot.gov}}
- Blue Ridge Parkway Viaduct & Linn Cove Viaduct (North Carolina): A segmental concrete bridge designed to minimize environmental impact while navigating challenging terrain.{{Cite web |last=Asheville |first=Mailing Address: 199 Hemphill Knob Rd |last2=Us |first2=NC 28803 Phone: 828 348-3400 Contact |title=Linn Cove Viaduct - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) |url=https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linn-cove-viaduct.htm |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=www.nps.gov |language=en}}
- I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge (Minneapolis, Minnesota): A replacement bridge completed in 2008 following the collapse of the original structure, designed with a focus on rapid construction.{{Cite web |title=I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge |url=https://www.rjwatson.com/projects/35w-saint-anthony-falls-bridge/ |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=RJ Watson, Inc |language=en-US}}{{Cite journal |last=Hedegaard |first=Brock D. |last2=French |first2=Catherine E. W. |last3=Shield |first3=Carol K. |last4=Stolarski |first4=Henryk K. |last5=Jilk |first5=Ben J. |date=June 2013 |title=Instrumentation and Modeling of I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge |url=https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29BE.1943-5592.0000384 |journal=Journal of Bridge Engineering |language=en |volume=18 |issue=6 |pages=476–485 |doi=10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000384 |issn=1084-0702|url-access=subscription }}