{"id":28,"date":"2023-05-03T10:06:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T10:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ibt\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-03-06T20:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:07:44","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/ibt\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We are a specialized engineering firm committed solely to bridge engineering and dedicated to providing clients with cost-effective and constructible solutions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a wholly owned subsidiary of the SYSTRA Group, a global leader in transport infrastructure design, we’re part of a network of over 350 bridge engineering specialists deployed worldwide. SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies is a cornerstone of SYSTRA Bridges, which comprises our offices in the United States, Canada, and the Middle East, as well as SYSTRA’s bridge design hubs throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At SYSTRA IBT, our team of professionals has extensive experience in all facets of bridge design, construction, and maintenance. We’ve partnered with transportation authorities, general contractors, and multi-disciplinary engineering firms, including being Engineer-of-Record for both traditional design-bid-build and design-build projects. Our bridge projects extend to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Panama, Australia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are dedicated exclusively to the design and engineering of a variety of bridge types. Our expertise lies in niche areas such as steel-concrete composite and all concrete cable-stayed structures, extradosed structures, and segmental concrete bridges. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Additionally, our team is renowned globally for our expertise in elevated guideway design for metro and high-speed rail projects. Our colleagues in SYSTRA Bridges also bring in valuable references in the design of suspension bridges, arches, and truss bridges, as well as for their successful design of over 280 miles (450 km) of elevated guideways using SYSTRA’s patented U-shaped viaduct. Moreover, SYSTRA continues its ascent in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings, holding the 3rd position in the International Bridges Category for the year 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SYSTRA IBT is committed to providing our clients with solutions that are tailor-made for their specific needs and site requirements. Our approach emphasizes the importance of producing bridges that are both cost-effective and constructible without compromising on quality or aesthetics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SYSTRA GROUP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SYSTRA, a global leader in engineering and consultancy, has dedicated over 65 years to enhancing transportation in cities and regions by specializing in public mobility solutions. With a workforce of 11,000+, SYSTRA\u2019s mission is to connect people worldwide through the improvement of safe transportation for employment, healthcare, education, and leisure. The Group Today<\/a><\/strong><\/span> serves as the go-to team for modernizing transportation solutions and providing dependable support to partners and clients, ensuring the sustainability of transport infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To learn more about SYSTRA, visit: www.systra.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Legacy of Engineering Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies’ values are deeply rooted in a mentor-apprentice tradition that has shaped the world of bridge engineering for generations. Today, we carry on a legacy of technical achievement and the creation of beautiful structures, honoring the innovative work of those who laid the foundation for what is viable in bridge engineering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Bridge Engineering Icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the core of our legacy lies the late Jean M. Muller, who was one of the greatest bridge engineers of the 20th century. Muller’s contributions to bridge engineering are nothing short of legendary. He is credited with the development of the match-casting technique, a breakthrough innovation widely used in modern precast concrete segmental construction. His visionary design for the Brotonne Bridge in Normandy, France, featuring a 1050-ft main span supported by a single plane of cable stays, marked a turning point in bridge engineering. He also introduced the delta frame concept, a groundbreaking approach to widening segmental cable-stayed bridges, allowing them to accommodate more traffic lanes without compromising structural integrity. Muller’s mentor, Eug\u00e8ne Freyssinet, is often regarded as the inventor of modern prestressed concrete.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continuing the Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From 1972, Daniel Tassin, co-founder of International Bridge Technologies had the privilege of working closely with Mr. Muller<\/span><\/a> for an impressive 25 years. Daniel served as the Chief Engineer for the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa, Florida, leaving an indelible mark on the world of bridge construction. His career continued to soar as he became involved in some of the largest and most challenging bridge projects worldwide.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2000, International Bridge Technologies was founded, establishing itself as a renowned California-based firm specializing exclusively in bridge engineering. Under Daniel’s guidance, who served as both IBT’s President and Technical Director, the company embarked on a 17-year journey characterized by remarkable accomplishments, solidifying IBT’s position as a leader in cutting-edge bridge engineering. He is still active in the firm and serves as Senior Technical Advisor for SYSTRA IBT.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Prior to starting International Bridge Technologies, Inc., Daniel Tassin was involved in several remarkable projects: the Houston Ship Channel Bridge and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge<\/strong> with Figg & Muller Engineers; the H3 Windward Viaduct in Hawaii, the Bangkok Transit System and Bang Na Expressway in Thailand, the Confederation Bridge and Vancouver Millennium Light Rail in Canada, all with J. Muller International.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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