Solution: A complex rural bridge replacement project near Brighton, Illinois, utilized County Materials’ ArchCast® Precast Bridge System to meet challenging site constraints and accelerate installation, restoring a critical crossing over a tributary to Little Piasa Creek.
Precast Structure Replaces Aging Timber Bridge with Precision and Speed
When the aging steel girder and timber deck bridge on Palomino Drive required replacement, project engineers faced difficult site conditions, including a skewed roadway, solid shale creek base, and limited access. Stutz Excavating partnered with County Prestress & Precast to implement the ArchCast Precast Bridge System, a 3-sided precast structure with compound-angled wingwalls that minimized excavation and streamlined construction.
The new bridge structure was designed to fit the angled roadway and natural creek bed without major excavation. This approach reduced construction time and avoided the high costs of digging through solid rock. Access to the site was also limited by nearby trees and overhead power lines, so a larger crane was brought in to carefully lift and place the bridge components from a distance.
The County Materials team supported the installation with on-site layout guidance, shim alignment assistance, and field technical experience throughout the erection process. Their proactive approach ensured a seamless set and received strong praise from the contractor and project stakeholders.
The success of the Palomino Drive bridge installation highlights the adaptability and reliability of our ArchCast Precast Bridge System for rural and geometrically complex infrastructure projects.
Project Highlights:
This project shows how County Materials’ ArchCast Precast Bridge System addressed a tight timeline, minimized costly excavation, and overcame layout and access constraints. Strong communication, technical field support, and quality production contributed to a highly efficient bridge replacement.
