Bridges play an important role in forming a community’s visual identity. Design intentionality can turn a functional bridge project into one that also carries an impressive aesthetic impact.
County Prestress & Precast offers customizable bridge components to meet the structural and design goals of a community. Design elements can be incorporated during the casting process, such as using formliners to create the appearance of natural stone or hand-laid brick.
The Galesburg community in Northern Illinois chose to use custom forms for the three-track East Main Street Underpass. Inspired by the town’s historic Midwest charm, the pier caps were cast with a natural stone texture and the words “Welcome to Galesburg” on the center girder. Visitors to the downtown business district are greeted by the message as they pass through.
The Third Street Bridge in Hobart, Indiana, relied on nine arch sections and additional wing walls and head walls from County Prestress & Precast to replace a low bridge that was prone to flooding. Not only does the new bridge increase boating access and mitigate flood risk with greater flow capacity, its red brick exterior complements the rustic character of the town.
The ability to enhance prestressed and precast components with textures and design elements is just one of many reasons Departments of Transportation and industry professionals turn to concrete as their bridge material of choice.
Learn more about County Prestress & Precast’s bridge and prestress products by contacting our Customer Service Team at (708) 562-7700
