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Testimonials: “If Tensor can detail it, we can build it.”

That is the consensus of our clients at Tensor Engineering. We are proud of the quality work we do. So are our clients:

Jeff Ames
Jeff Ames
VP of operations, Tampa Steel
Tensor Engineering has provided exemplary detailing and engineering support for over 30 years, to the Tampa Steel Erecting Company.  We have fabricated literally hundreds of bridges from Tensor’s shop drawings, computer numerically controlled programs, and 3-D models.  Stand out examples are:
• the 300 foot tall, 1200 foot long, octagonal shaped, twin arches of the Salvatore Calatrava designed, Margaret McDermott signature bridge, over the Trinity river, in Dallas, Tx
• the iconic Scioto River “Dublin Link” pedestrian bridge – with its 500 foot cable supported main span, winner of the 2022 National Steel Bridge Association Prize Bridge Award, and the only single tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world
•. the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge ramp and platform, transforming the waterfront park in Louisville, Ky, with 1.5 million annual visitors – Tensor’s 3-D model was critical in guiding the sequence of fabrication in the compact, tightly curved twin box girder structure.
For the most complex projects, it is said, “If Tensor can detail it, we can build it”. 
Bryon Tait
Bryon Tait
President, Casco Bay Steel Structures
“When it comes to detailing a complicated bridge project like the Sarah Long we put our confidence in Tensor Engineering.  The Tensor team consistently provides us with the best detail drawings possible, from simple spans to complicated tub girder and lift spans.  Their experienced team ensures that when it comes time for us to fabricate a bridge that they have worked through potential construction issues and delivered a product that meets our standard of excellence”
Kevin Bird
Kevin Bird
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Veritas Steel LLC
“Veritas Steel is proud to have a very strong working relationship with Tensor Engineering.  Whether we are in need of advice, quick turnaround drawings, or detailing services for (Frederick Douglass in D.C., Merchants truss in St Louis as just a few) some of the most complex projects in the country, they are up to the challenge and handle our needs with class and always in a professional manner.  Bill and his staff continue to be the industry leader for steel bridges!”

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Published articles and releases about Tensor, Tensor’s people and Tensor’s projects:

Steel Industry Remembers Legendary Detailer Walter J. Gatti

CHICAGO – Walter J. Gatti, founder of Tensor Engineering, died April 25 after a brief illness. Gatti, 88, had boundless energy and a passion for the steel fabrication industry–so much so that he continued to work seven days a week until his recent illness. The American Institute of Steel Construction presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Gatti discovered his passion for steel structures during

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SPECIAL PURPOSE BRIDGE AWARD LINKS

Dublin Link Pedestrian Bridge – 2022 Prize Bridge Award
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-prize-bridge-award-Tensor.pdf
 

MOVEABLE SPAN BRIDGE AWARD LINKS

New Sarah Mildred Long Bridge – 2020 Prize Bridge Award

Broadway Bridge over the Arkansas River – 2020 Prize Bridge Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/broadway-bridge-over-the-arkansas-river/


Bascule Prize Bridge Award Links

Woodrow Wilson Bridge – NSBA 2009 PRIZE BRIDGE

Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge – 2000 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/2000/07/2000v07_nitschke_memorial.pdf

Casco Bay Bridge – NSBA 2000 Prize Bridge Award
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/0007_04_cascobay.pdf


MEDIUM SPAN BRIDGE AWARD LINKS

Sewalls Falls Bridge – 2018 Prize Bridge Award


Arch Bridge Award Links

Korean War Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (Gateway Arch over Cumberland River) – NSBA 2005 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/gateway-boulevard-bridge-over-the-cumberland-river/

Main Street Bridge – NSBA 2012 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/main-street-bridge/

Burro Creek Canyon – 2007 National Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/burro-creek-canyon-bridge/

New Croton Dam Spillway Bridge – 2005 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/new-croton-dam-spillway-bridge/


Box Girder Bridge Award Links

Storrow Drive Connector Bridge – NSBA 2001 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/storrow-drive-connector-bridge/

Marquette Interchange Bridge – NSBA 2007 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/marquette-interchange-bridge-b-40-1131/

Raccoon Creek Bridge – NSBA 2007 National Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/raccoon-creek-bridge/

U.S. Naval Academy Bridge – NSBA 1996 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/1996/10/1996v10_us_naval_academy.pdf

Garden State Parkway Interchange 159 – NSBA 2000 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/2000/07/2000v07_garden_state.pdf

Lowry Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=EXS5eYoKUqo 

Tudor Road Trail Crossing -1996 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/1996/10/1996v10_tudor_road_trail.pdf


Cable Stayed Bridge Award Links

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge – NSBA 2003 National Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/leonard-p.-zakim-bunker-hill-bridge/

Christopher S. Bond Bridge (KcICON)  – NSBA 2012 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/christopher-s.-bond-bridge/

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (New Cooper River Bridge) – NSBA 2005 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/cooper-river-bridge/

Turtle Bay Cable Stay Bridge over the Sacramento River – NSBA 2005 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/turtle-bay-sundial-bridge/

Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge (Cape Girardeau Bridge) – NSBA 2005 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/bill-emerson-memorial-bridge/

William H. Natcher Bridge – 2003 Prize Bridge Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/william-h.-natcher-bridge/


Plate Girder Award Links

New Upper Perry Bridge
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/grande-ronde-river-upper-perry-bridges-eb–wb/

Fort Meigs Memorial Bridge
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/fort-meigs-memorial-bridge/

Avery-Muirfield Drive Bridge
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/avery-muirfield-drive-bridge/

Mudfork Bridge
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bridge-1998.pdf

DartMouth Bridge
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bridge-1998.pdf

I-15 Corridor Reconstruction
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/i-15-corridor-reconstruction/


Truss Bridge Award Links

Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge – NSBA 2003 Merit Award
https://www.aisc.org/nsba/prize-bridge-awards/prize-bridge-winners/gene-hartzell-memorial-bridge/

Central Connecticut Railroad over Rt 66, 1998 Prize Bridge Award
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bridge-1998.pdf

Admiral T.J. Lopez Bridge (Chelyan River Truss), 1998 Merit Award
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bridge-1998.pdf

Coleman Bridge, Newport News, 1998 Prize Bridge Award
https://tensorengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bridge-1998.pdf