HNTB is currently working on a full rehabilitation of the Goldstar Memorial Bridge, a vital component of Connecticut’s transportation network and the largest bridge in the state. The senior design group will develop a small piece of that overall rehabilitation. The group who will gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of large structures and insight into the increasing need for the rehabilitation of essential infrastructure. The Goldstar Memorial Bridge is a prime example of a structure that has reached the end of its service life yet is integral to both the state of Connecticut and cities of New London and Groton. By the end of the project, three rehabilitation design concepts will be proposed. These should include some amount of CAD and calculation support to demonstrate that the concept can be constructed and will support design loads. HNTB will select one concept to take to a simple preliminary design which would include a cost estimate, basic plan set, and design calculations for key structural elements that are being proposed. In summary, this is a unique opportunity to learn how the structural design and project development process works. The Goldstar Memorial Bridge is a key feature of the Connecticut coastline and serves as essential infrastructure for a large portion of the state. All aspects of structural engineering will be touched on during the project, and students will be given the opportunity to develop their own rehabilitation design concepts, plans, and calculations. For any aspiring structural engineer, this project will serve as a rewarding challenge and give any students interested in structures the opportunity to experience what that work will be like firsthand.