As the authorized provider of InQuik® Bridges in the United States, learn more about how our innovative, modular, AASHTO-compliant bridge systems are helping customers save time and money on multi-span bridge projects quickly and efficiently.
- Minimizing Closure Impacts in Short-Span Bridge Replacements
- Addressing Labor Shortages and Work Zone Safety with Bridge Technology
- A Flood-Damaged Bridge in Colorado Shows What Faster, Permanent Replacement Can Look Like
Short-span bridges play a critical role in rural communities, but closures often cause major disruption despite the bridge’s small size. While these structures are typically simple to engineer, traditional delivery methods can stretch closures from days into months. New, delivery-focused approaches are helping agencies reduce on-site work and reopen bridges faster, minimizing community impact.
Labor shortages are one of the biggest constraints delaying short-span bridge replacement. Traditional construction methods require large crews and long on-site schedules, increasing safety risks for workers and the public. Simplified, unified delivery approaches are helping agencies build faster and safer with fewer labor demands.
After flood damage destroyed a key rural bridge in Colorado, the county chose a faster path to permanent replacement instead of a temporary fix. Using a unified, prefabricated delivery approach, the bridge reopened in under six months at significantly lower cost and labor. The project shows how agencies can restore access quickly without sacrificing long-term resilience.