Burnsville Twin City Orthopedics: Engineering Modern Medical Environments

Project Overview

BKBM provided structural and civil engineering services for the 18,000-square-foot surgical building addition and expanded parking to the existing orthopedic facility in Burnsville, MN. The design supported enhanced healthcare services and addressed updated site infrastructure requirements.

Project Highlights

  • Healthcare Facility Expansion:
    • Two-story, 36,000-square-foot addition engineered for surgical and orthopedic care environments.
    • New parking expansion adjacent to the existing building to accommodate staff, visitors, and patients.
  • Structural Systems:
    • Framing utilizes composite steel beam floor systems and steel bar joist roof framing, supported by steel beams and columns.
    • Lateral resistance provided by a combination of existing and new precast concrete perimeter walls for structural integrity and resilience.
  • Stormwater Management Solutions:
    • The site, originally constructed in 2005, included two infiltration basins on the north side to treat stormwater runoff.
    • New building and parking areas required the relocation and redesign of stormwater basins, with a focus on maintaining and enhancing treatment levels.
    • Three new basins were designed: a new infiltration basin, a new filtration basin (to address clay soils on the west and northwest), and a rate control dry pond.
    • The new infiltration pond is capable of managing the 1.5-inch storm event from the entire site—meeting both existing and new treatment volume requirements.

Engineering Solutions

BKBM delivered an integrated design approach, ensuring the structural system could respond to the demands of modern healthcare operations while revitalizing and upgrading site civil infrastructure. Advanced stormwater strategies accounted for local soil conditions and regulatory requirements, providing long-term resilience and compliance.

Results & Impact

The facility addition and site improvements deliver modern, high-performance surgical and medical environments while managing drainage and site sustainability. BKBM’s engineering solutions enabled the orthopedic center to expand services and meet evolving community healthcare needs efficiently and effectively.