Portland Avenue Bridge

Solution: Thirty-four prestressed bridge girders were manufactured and delivered under strict timelines and locational constraints, ensuring structural integrity and long-term performance for the Portland Avenue Bridge replacement project in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Meeting Tight Deadlines with Proven Structural Solutions

Replacing the Portland Avenue Bridge in Bloomington, Minnesota, was critical to accommodate the widening of I-494. Due to overnight lane closures, delivery crews had to unload a girder every 20 minutes to ensure the highway would be reopened by morning. County Prestress & Precast manufactured and delivered thirty-four prestressed bridge girders for this project, meeting strict specifications and performance standards. The project required precise scheduling, and our drivers worked seamlessly to meet the aggressive timeline and lane closure windows.

Prestressed concrete girders were specified for their enhanced service life and ability to withstand heavy traffic demands, ensuring decades of reliable performance under challenging conditions. Unlike alternative materials, prestressed bridge girders deliver exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and resist cracking, reducing long-term maintenance costs. County Prestress & Precast provides solutions that combine structural reliability with logistical experience and proactive planning. Our coordinated approach is supported by precision scheduling and experienced crews, which minimize downtime and risk, ensuring uninterrupted progress for high-profile infrastructure upgrades.

Project Highlights:

This project showcases County Prestress & Precast’s ability to deliver durable, high-performance bridge components with industry-leading precision and reliability, enabling contractors to meet demanding schedules and overcome project transportation challenges.