Bridge projects are highly visible infrastructure projects that have significant impacts on communities. Project leaders must balance fast, efficient construction that minimizes disruption with the strength, resilience, and structural integrity needed for longevity. Prestressed bridge girders are a cost-effective and reliable solution that can handle both jobs easily.
Communities rely on Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) to reduce road closures, rerouted traffic patterns, and detours, which increases safety for both drivers and construction crews. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “ABC is bridge construction that uses innovative planning, design, materials, and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges.”
Prestressed bridge girders are integral components for ABC. They can shorten construction timelines because they can be produced while the worksite is being prepared. Unlike cast-in-place construction, which can be delayed or ruined by temperatures, humidity, rain, and wind, County Prestress & Precast’s bridge girders are manufactured in climate-controlled facilities that operate year-round and meet the highest industry standards. Delivered ready to install, they also offer significant time and cost savings by reducing the need for temporary support structures.
Studies demonstrate that prestressed I-beam girders have the longest service life of any bridge material or superstructure. Manufacturing them to specification in a climate-controlled environment adds unmatched quality and durability. Prestressed bridge girders withstand natural and manmade impacts over an extended service life, and resist rot, fire, and corrosion. They can endure decades of weather and wear, and require minimal maintenance. This ensures low lifecycle costs, in addition to longevity.
Additionally, County Prestress & Precast’s bridge girders are PCI certified, and approved for various state-funded transportation projects. They include:
· ISHTA Approved (Illinois)
· Iowa DOT Approved (Iowa)
· MnDOT Approved (Minnesota)
· MoDOT Approved (Missouri)
· WisDOT Approved (Wisconsin)
Those communities can rely on bridges built with prestressed girders for decades.
County Prestress & Precast’s girders are an easy choice. They bring the benefits of ABC to any bridge project, making them a reliable and cost-efficient solution for even the most aggressive construction schedule. Built offsite in a climate-controlled facility, they reduce the impacts on the community by shortening project timelines. At the same time, they are the strongest and most resilient building materials available, ensuring long-term taxpayer value.
To learn more about County Prestress & Precast’s prestressed bridge girders, contact our Customer Service Team at (708) 562-7700.