On August 18, 2024, a slow-moving weather pattern with multi-cell storm clusters created torrential rainfall across the Northeast. The southwestern Connecticut towns of Oxford and Southbury experienced catastrophic flash flooding, with rainfall totals reaching levels classified as a thousand-year event. The extreme weather caused widespread damage throughout the region, impacting homes, businesses, railways, roads, and bridges.

Five Acrow modular bridges, permanent and temporary, selected to reconnect the roadways as a top priority. Within two months, the first two temporary Acrow 700XS® structures were complete and opened to traffic. These rapidly installed, durable long-term solutions created detours on Route 67 near Community House Road in Southbury and Route 67 by Wyant Road in Oxford. Each two-lane temporary bridge is 80 feet (24.38m) long with a width of 30 feet (9.15m) and an asphalt overlay deck surface. The third temporary installation was completed soon after, reopening Route 34 near Loughlin Road in Oxford. This 700XS bridge has an epoxy aggregate deck surface and measures 90 feet (27.43m) long by 30 feet (9.15m) wide.

The permanent installations are at two locations in Oxford. The Acrow structure on Seth Den Road was opened to traffic in December 2024. It is a two-lane beam bridge measuring 35 feet (10.67m) long and 24 feet (7.35m) wide. The final Acrow bridge, a 700XS, 60 feet (18.29m) long and 24 feet (7.35m) wide, was installed on Oxford Park Road and opened in March 2025. Each bridge has an epoxy aggregate deck.

Acrow’s premium bridging solutions are available for rent or purchase, and provide a cost-effective, reliable way to expedite post-emergency infrastructure recovery. Precision-engineered for rapid installation, components are held in stock for immediate delivery to the most challenging locations to support both permanent and temporary applications.