WHO WE ARE PRODUCTS PROJECTS MARKETS RESOURCES CONTACT Bridges WORK WITH US HOME › MARKETS › BRIDGES Bridge Applications The Reinforced Earth Company specializes in bridges and structures related to bridge applications: Pedestrian We have designed numerous ramps, abutment retaining walls, and arch bridges for pedestrian crossings over and under roads, railroads, and waterways. In particular, our MSE walls are an ideal solution due to the ability to design a narrow double-faced structure or a tiered ramp. Vehicular In addition to providing complete bridge designs with our prefabricated arches, we have developed the expertise needed to accommodate the wide variety of bridge configurations used by state DOTs and local governments. We’ll design the bridge abutment to fit the needs of the bridge, such as: Service life Pile lateral loads or spread footing bearing pressure Backwall soil reinforcements Approach and sleeper slab Traffic barrier Drainage structures Electrical conduits Intelligent transportation systems Complex geometric criteria Phased construction needs Wildlife Wildlife crossings are used where a high volume of animals cross human-made structures or barriers. It makes for a safe passage, preventing injuries to both the animals and humans. Bridge Structure Applications Arch Bridges Single or multiple-span arch bridges are available, with a wide range of arch profiles. These bridges are fully-engineered by RECo, making use of precast concrete arches and accompanying retaining walls, traffic barrier and coping. Bridge Approach Embankments Rather than building a sloped earth embankment, our retaining walls provide the means for reducing the earthwork needed, creating large grade separations to allow more space to build or avoid adjacent structures. Bridge Abutments Bridge abutment design can vary greatly depending on the bridge superstructure and foundation. We’ll accommodate bridge abutments on piles, on spread footings, and even box beams supported directly on the fill behind the retaining wall. We’ll work with the bridge engineer to ensure all considerations are made, including loading and geometry constraints. Soil reinforcing strips configured to avoid piles on an abutment acute corner. Bridge Widening The country is continually improving and upgrading transportation infrastructure, which means some bridges must be replaced or widened to allow more traffic volume. Use our expertise to help expand old structures or efficiently replace them in limited space using proven and safe design-methods for common temporary retaining walls or unconventional shored MSE retaining walls. Widening an existing MSE wall abutment using Shored Reinforced Earth. Phased Construction Similar to bridge widening, temporary retaining walls are an important aspect of phased construction. Our temporary MSE retaining walls for bridge construction phasing are designed to be sacrificial, removed, or work with the final structure in the permanent condition. A temporary wire mesh MSE wall is used for phased construction of a bridge abutment. Accelerated Bridge Construction All of our solutions are prefabricated and ideally suited for Accelerated Bridge Construction. The materials will be waiting on-site for the moment it is time for installation. Installation is rapid and predictable. With the proper planning, we will meet your aggressive construction schedule and provide on-site support as needed. Modular abutment wing walls for Accelerated Bridge Construction. Heavy Construction Loads The largest loads experienced by structures are often temporary and during construction. We’ll work with the contractor and engineer to ensure that cranes and other heavy equipment can be safely supported by our structures in temporary conditions, and we’ll adjust our design if needed to accommodate the construction procedure. MSE wall embankment designed for crane loading during construction of a bridge. Click to download: WANT TO WORK WITH US? Contact Us Today OUR CAPABILITIES View Our Bridges Projects VIEW PROJECTS MARKETS DESIGN-BUILD HIGHWAYS & ROADS BRIDGES INDUSTRIAL & MINING DAMS, PORTS & WATERWAYS RAILWAYS AIRPORTS DEFENSE RISK MITIGATION & PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & PUBLIC FACILITIES VIEW OUR FEATURED PROJECTS LOCATIONS PHONE: 703-547-8797 SITEMAP PRIVACY POLICY © Copyright 2021, The Reinforced Earth Company. All Rights Reserved.