ACCELERATED BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Precast concrete structures are highly effective tools for increasing the speed, sustainability, and safety in modern bridge construction. By pre-fabricating elements off-site in UCP’s controlled environment, more site-work can be completed in parallel. Material can be delivered and installed as soon as it’s needed, which means projects are completed faster and bridges are opened sooner. The #1 contributing factor to job site injuries is time spent on site, so by building your bridge faster, we keep everybody safer.
PRECAST DECK PANELS
PRECAST DECK PANELS
Forming and pouring a bridge deck is the pinnacle of bridge building. Every aspect of bridge construction is a prelude to building the bridge deck. Months of planning and coordination all come down to a single phase of the job, and there is little-to-no-room for error in any phase of the deck construction. One alternative to mitigating the risk involved in building the deck is implementing post-tensioned precast members. These slabs are simple to produce and are a staple in the FHWA’s accelerated bridge construction program. After the slabs are set in place, the strands are post-tensioned, and the open joints are filled with concrete to finish the deck.
PRECAST BRIDGE APPROACH SLABS
PRECAST BRIDGE APPROACH SLABS
Have you ever driven on a highway bridge and felt the inevitable “bridge bump” as you enter or exit the bridge span? Using a precast bridge approach slab helps eliminate this hazard and extend the service life of the bridge.
PRECAST ABUTMENTS
PRECAST ABUTMENTS
The abutment is one of the most important structures in the bridge, because it supports the beams which hold up the roadway. It is also one of the most time-consuming elements to build on site. Partnering with UCP to eliminate those costly hours on site saves money, increases safety, and opens roadways faster.
PRECAST COLUMNS & CAPS
PRECAST COLUMNS & CAPS
Pier caps and sign columns are typically constructed in the middle of the highway which increases the risk of accidents and the cost of traffic maintenance. Fabricating these structures and delivering them when needed creates a safer work environment while decreasing the risk and downtime to the traveling public.
PRECAST SUPERSTRUCTURES
PRECAST SUPERSTRUCTURES
With a little bit of engineering coordination, some short span bridges can be completely pre-fabricated in our warehouse, delivered on site, and installed in no-time. These structures are great for industrial applications, railway overpasses, and municipal bridges.
