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Controversial Big Sur Bridge Gets Extended Life from Innovative Geotechnical Polyurethane

June 23, 2023 - in Bridges, Transportation

In early 2023, the California region experienced “12 consecutive atmospheric rivers that really soaked and saturated the soil.” June 22, 2023   California’s iconic Highway 1 hugs the central coastline and Santa Lucia Mountains through its scenic…

Acrow Bridge Installed to Provide a Safe Detour During Highway Construction in Texas

June 23, 2023 - in Bridges, Transportation

Temporary structure is a cost-effective alternative to phased construction in Nacogdoches County   (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading…

Smart Design and Maintenance Key to High-Performance UWS Bridges, Research Finds

May 23, 2023 - in Bridges, Transportation

CHICAGO - For years, there was limited data available to quantify the performance of uncoated weathering steel (UWS) bridges in various environments--but…

NTSB Update on Fern Hollow Bridge Highlights Urgent Infrastructure Maintenance Needs

May 23, 2023 - in Bridges, Transportation

CHICAGO - The 2022 collapse of Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge is a call to action: Infrastructure maintenance and repairs must be an urgent priority for the nation. On May 18, 2023, the National Transportation Safety Board released a report that highlights…

Swedish Bridge Collapse Overcome with Specialist Salvage and Construction Technique

May 5, 2023 - in Bridges, Transportation

Installing several temporary shoring towers with hydraulic capacity   When an incident occurred for a Finnish construction company during a bridge launch in Umeå, Sweden, in September 2020, experts from Mammoet were called in to save the bridge and help…

Acrow’s Modular Steel Truss System Supports Rehabilitation of Historic Covered Bridge in Québec

May 5, 2023 - in Bridges, News, Transportation

Structure was in place for the duration of the Pont Perrault renovation   (Toronto, Ontario) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today a steel truss system it designed was used to provide support to Pont Perrault…

Video: I-80 1300 East Bridge Demolition and Slide Timelapse

April 28, 2023 - in Bridges, Multimedia, Transportation, Videos

I-80 in SLC is now open (and they got done early!) Take a peek at what the Utah Department of Transportation has been doing the last couple days. Credit: Utah Department of Transportation

Acrow Supplies Temporary Detour for Traffic and Relocated Utility Line During Bridge Replacement in Ohio

April 28, 2023 - in Bridges, Transportation

Durable modular bridge is an ideal solution for oversized loads and tight build area   (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel bridges has been installed to…

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million for 9 Bridge Projects as Part of Investing in America Agenda

April 13, 2023 - in Bridges, Financial, News

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $40 billion to rebuild, repair and replace bridges across the country, a critical investment in America’s communities   WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)…

Acrow Bridge Installed to Support Major Autoroute Reconstruction Project in Québec

April 6, 2023 - in Bridges, News, Transportation

Temporary structure is carrying utilities during Autoroute 520 rehabilitation   (Toronto, Ontario) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, reported today one of its modular steel bridges, installed at the junction of…