ABOUT TEAM EXPERIENCE COMPANIES RECOGNITIONS LOCATIONS Valmont U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution The First Galvanized Cold Formed Steel Tub Girder Bridge Solution For more information on The Valmont® U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution, please contact Greg Mitchel at gmitchel@thewillgroup.com The Valmont® U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution is the ideal solution to your long-term planning needs with its projected service life of 100 years. Increased efficiency during the manufacturing process ensures your bridge can be produced quickly and shipped on time. Once delivered, bridges can be installed in just one day, which reduces construction shutdowns and lowers your cost. Key Advantages: U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution Reduce road closures and increase longevity Proven Performance 100 Year total Service Life Minimal Maintenance Controlled Quality Accelerated Construction Ultimate Cost-Effective Solution Watch Now: Valmont U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution Key Facts: Valmont U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution Long life – projected service life 100 years Reduced road closure duration, reduced traffic delays – quick installation Substantially lighter weight than precast concrete box beams Economical compared to traditional concrete box beams: More than twice the projected service life Multiple installation options: Pre-assembled with precast deck ready for traffic in two days Tub Girders and precast deck shipped separately for field assembly Tub girders delivered to site for cast-in-place deck Wide range of spans available: from 25’ to 110’, total maximum length 140’ Skews up to 45 degrees Meets IDOT Specifications, plans and special provisions available for design reference Follows AASHTO LRFD for HL-93 loading Compatible with AASHTOware Load Rating Program Easy to follow and check Mathcad calculations Con-Struct’s Engineers will design a bridge at no charge to meet your parameters Steel Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girders are a 2021 AASHTO Innovation Focus Technology! How? Key Components Coming Together Why Change? Concrete Box Beam & Performance Deficiencies The side-by-side box-beam bridge was the bridge of choice for short to medium span bridges due to ease of construction, favorable span-to-depth ratios, aesthetic appeal, and high torsional stiffness. Major deficiencies of the concrete box beam include: Reflective Deck Cracking (cracking between the beams that reflects to the deck surface) Only 35 Year Service Life in Extreme Conditions Early Deterioration of Joints Limited Corrosion Protection Performance problems persist despite design changes over the last 70 years. Specifically, the longitudinal deck cracking reflecting from the shear keys, still persist. Reflective deck cracking is identified as the leading cause for triggering. Peoria County Looks to Steel for Innovative Bridge Replacement Project Peoria, Illinois Assistant County Engineer Jeff Gilles thought it was time for a change. Faced with a backlog of short span bridges to replace and limited funding, he was ready to try an innovative modular approach endorsed by Brian Keierleber, P.E., Buchanan County Engineer in neighboring Iowa, who was enthused about a steel press brake tub girder bridge (PBTG) he had installed. Click here for the full story. DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY Valmont U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution Photo Gallery Contact us today! Greg Mitchel is a Sales Representative at The Will Group, and Lighting Solutions of Illinois, A Will Group Company. Greg specializes in Roadway, Municipal Street Lighting Solutions and Valmont’s U-Beam Complete Bridge Solution. gmitchel@thewillgroup.com Completed Projects ABOUTCONNECTTERMS & POLICIES Headquarters Manufacturing Headquarters • 4647 West Polk Street • Chicago, IL 60644 Corporate Headquarters • 401 S. Carlton Avenue • Wheaton, IL 60187 630.462.0230 © The Will Group, Since 1986