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County Prestress & Precast Offers Resilient Bridge Solutions

Written by Admin | Jun 6, 2022

County Prestress & Precast's experienced production team manufactures custom bridge components to meet precise structural and design requirements. The structural advantages, time savings, and design flexibility of prestressed and precast concrete make it the bridge support material of choice for many transportation agencies. 

Versatile Aesthetics 
The East Main Street Underpass on the edge of the downtown district of Galesburg, Illinois, was slated for replacement. County Prestress & Precast used custom forms to manufacture 12 precast pier caps and six prestressed fascia girders. Inspired by the community’s historic charm, the pier caps were cast with a natural stone texture and the center girder features the message “Welcome to Galesburg.”

Inherent Strength & Durability 
High-performing concrete girders are engineered to withstand heavy use over a long service life. The Minnesota Department of Transportation and regional partners decided to replace a flood-prone causeway near the Minnesota river with a 24-foot-tall bridge. County Prestress & Precast's bridge girders were an ideal solution for the superstructure of the 4,226 foot-long bridge.

Skilled Delivery Team
County Prestress & Precast's experienced drivers and dispatch team coordinate precise delivery of bridge components to minimize traffic flow disruptions and overcome site challenges. For a bridge replacement project in Plum City, WI, County Prestress & Precast supplied five girders measuring 136 feet long. The extreme length of the girders required careful coordination with local law enforcement during the 50-mile journey from County Prestress & Precast's climate-controlled production facility.