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Bio Bio River Case Study
Working with the Chilean Army, Acrow delivered this nearly mile long bridge to re-establish Concepcion’s major transportation lifeline as quickly as possible. Read More
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Acrow’s Steel Truss Supports Historic Bridge Rehabilitation in Québec
Acrow was contracted by project contractor Cité Construction TM Inc. to design and supply a freestanding structure to fit inside Pont Perrault to support the covered bridge during the restoration.
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Modular Aerial Bridge Provides Wastewater Bypass Solution During Rehab Project in Arizona
The Northwest Outfall Siphon in Tucson, Arizona, is a dual-barrel sewer siphon managed and maintained by the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department.
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Acrow Bridges Reconnect Routes After Flooding in Remote Locations of California’s Central Coast
In early 2023, flooding from heavy rainstorms damaged roads and bridges across California. In San Luis Obispo County, Acrow’s modular steel bridges restored access on impacted routes in two locations.
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Temporary Structure Supports Major Autoroute Reconstruction Project in Québec
When it became necessary to reconstruct the overpass at the junction of Autoroutes 520 and 13, a modular steel bridge from Acrow was chosen to provide access for relocated utilities.
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Acrow’s Detour Solution Minimizes Traffic Disruptions During Historic Bridge Renovation in Italy
The Ponte di Debba carries traffic over the Bacchiglione River in the village of Debba. The cast iron bridge, built in 1885, had structural problems during inspection in the summer of 2022 and immediately closed to motor vehicles, requiring travelers to detour 12-15 kilometers around the site.
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Long-Span Modular Steel Structure From Acrow Replaces Aging Bridge in Ontario
The single-lane bridge over the Thessalon River on Highway 638 in Rydal Bank, Ontario, had reached the end of its service life and required replacement.
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Detour Rental in New York State Keeps Traffic Moving During Major Interstate Reconstruction
A temporary detour bridge from Acrow was successfully used to keep traffic flowing in the final phase of a complex years long project to reconstruct Interstate 81and NY Route 17 in the city of Binghamton, NY.
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Acrow Bridges Maintain Traffic Flow Across the Charles River
The North Washington Street Bridge is critical to Boston’s infrastructure. Owned by the City of Boston, and administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MASSDOT), the bridge carries over 40,000 vehicles a day and serves as the main bus route between Boston and Charlestown.
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Four Detour Bridges Maintain Traffic During I-94 Modernization Project in Michigan
A project to replace or repair 17 bridges on Interstate 94 and resurface 10 miles of the roadway in Calhoun County, Michigan, broke ground in late March 2023 and is part of the state’s multiyear I-94 Modernization Project.
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Acrow Supplies Temporary Detour Route During Bridge Replacement in Ohio
The Old Rockside Road Bridge in Independence, Ohio, was built over the Cuyahoga River in 1960 to link the City of Independence with the Village of Valley View.
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Acrow’s Detour Structure Provides Access Over Railroad During Bridge Replacement in Pennsylvania
Situated just outside of downtown Pittsburgh and constructed in the early 1900s, the Kenmawr Bridge carried vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the mainline tracks of the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
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Acrow Bridge Restores Critical Route for Louisiana Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida was a destructive Category 4 storm that made U.S. landfall in Louisiana at the end of August 2021 and caused widespread damage and loss of life across numerous states as far north as Connecticut.
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Acrow Detour Bridges Lessen Impact of Multi-Year Interstate Renovation in Massachusetts
In Northampton, Massachusetts, four aging bridges on I-91 were slated for replacement. Two bridges carry traffic over Route 5 and tracks of the B&M Railroad and the other two over Hockanum Road, a short distance to the north.
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Reconnecting a Key Route After Flooding in Western Colorado
Heavy snowfall buildup on Colorado’s Western Slope led to excessive runoff in spring 2023. In early May, this flooding led to the washout of a section of Colorado State Highway 133 (SH 133) between the small towns of Paonia and Somerset.
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Acrow Bridge Permits Uninterrupted Traffic Flow During Highway Construction in Colorado
The bridge spanning the Gunnison River on State Highway 92, east of Delta, Colorado, was built in 1938. Despite ongoing maintenance, its load capacity was reduced in 2016.
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Temporary Acrow Bridge Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Highway Construction in New Jersey
New Jersey’s I-295 Direct Connect project aims to increase safety and lower congestion at the intersection of I-295 with I-76 and Route 42 in Camden County.
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Temporary Bridge Provides a Cost-effective Alternative to Phased Construction in Texas
Just east of the small city of Nacogdoches, Texas, an aging bridge on State Highway 21 over the Carrizo Creek was slated for replacement.
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Reaching Out Across the Water for New Brunswick Power Company
A 150 foot (45.57m) replacement pedestrian bridge has been installed at the Sisson Dam reservoir, owned by Energie NB Power, to facilitate access to the gatehouse in the centre.
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Acrow Bridges Empower Wind Across The Prairie
During the construction of the Missouri wind farm, several of the existing state, county, and local bridges were not rated to accommodate the special permit heavy-haul trucks contracted to transport the extensive, heavy-duty windmill components to the site.
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Acrow’s Modular Panel Bridge Repurposed for Permanent Application in Elgin County, Ontario
The collapse of the Imperial Road Bridge in Port Bruce, Ontario, in 2018 brought an immediate end to the only direct route between the north and south sides of the town, resulting in a lengthy detour and increased response times for emergency vehicles.
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Panel Bridge Provides Vital Supporting Role in Montreal Metro Station Upgrade
A panel bridge has been successfully deployed by Acrow to temporarily suspend a ‘live’ power chamber in the Iberville Metro Station in Montreal.
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Acrow’s Modular Steel Bridges Help Restore Transportation Infrastructure in Northeast Italy
In October 2018, Northeast Italy was hit by devastating winds from the Mediterranean storm Vaia, causing extensive damage to forests, structures and transportation infrastructure.
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Acrow Connects Manitoba with a Permanent Transport Route for the Winter
Acrow bridges have been commissioned by the Province of Manitoba to substantially improve road access to communities on the Manitoba Winter Road Network.
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Modular Steel Detour Maintains Traffic Flow During Bridge Replacement Project in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
In use since 1936, the Ravensdale Bridge in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York, was sanctioned for replacement in 2018.
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Keeping Snowmobilers on Track With an Innovative Modular Solution
In the Spring of 2019, an ice jam in the Tobique river caused the smaller Odell river to back up. Large sections of ice then pushed the existing bridge off of its foundations.
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Acrow’s Beam Bridge Provides Critical Detour Route in Northern Italy
When structural deficiencies were found on the bridge over the Tregnone River on Strada Proviciale 47/a in Casaleone, it was closed immediately.
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Acrow’s Detour a Critical Component of New York Road Initiative in Lower Westchester County
To alleviate frequent flooding on three heavily-traveled routes, New York State launched a major project to improve drainage and enhance road safety and resiliency during storms.
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The Largest Structure on the Manitoba Winter Road Network Crosses God’s Lake Narrows
A permanent Acrow bridge is serving to connect communities north-east of Lake Winnipeg during the winter months.
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Restoring a Key Route After Landslide Damage in Italy’s Trento Province
With no reasonable alternate route available and a limited footprint for assembly and installation, project contractor Carraro Impresa proposed Acrow’s modular 700XS® bridge as a long-term temporary detour solution.
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Traffic flow diverted over the Naugatuck River in Waterbury
An upgrade of several bridges located within the busy Route 8 and I-84 Interchange of Waterbury, Connecticut, will maintain and provide a 25-year service life to the structures and assure their structural integrity.
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Rapid Bridge Replacement in Ontario Reduces Construction Inconvenience
Tay Valley Township lies in a remote region 56 miles (90 km) southwest of Ottawa. Access to a neighboring community had been across the Bolingbroke Bridge, an aging structure which had been repaired or rehabilitated numerous times.
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Acrow Bridge Enables Emergency Access in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon
Much of British Columbia was impacted by heavy rains in November 2021, including sections of Highway 1, the main route of the Trans-Canada Highway through the province.
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Acrow Bridge Enables Rapid Road Restoration After Flood
Heavy rains and floodwater in May 2020 in Michigan, led to the collapse of the Edenville Dam. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local officials had to close nearly 30 roads and bridges, including two locations along the M-30 corridor.
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Acrow Bridges Selected for Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Honduras
In November 2020, Hurricanes Eta and Iota brought torrential rain across much of Central America. In Honduras, some areas received up to 35 inches of rain, creating widespread damage to buildings, agricultural land and infrastructure systems, leaving numerous roads and bridges impassable or destroyed.
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Temporary Replacement for Collapsed Span in Northern Italy
Ponte Lenzino, located in Northern Italy’s Trebbia River Valley, carries traffic across the river via national roadway S.S.45. In October 2020, flooding caused the partial collapse of the bridge, immediately impacting traffic, which was forced to take a long detour through mountainous roads.
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Acrow Provides More Than 130 Bridges to the Republic of Zambia
Building on a long history of partnering with African nations on the development of critical national infrastructure, Acrow partnered with the Road Development Agency (RDA) of the Republic of Zambia on an ambitious, large-scale bridge development program.
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Acrow Bridges Assist in the Development of Cameroon’s Rural Bridge Infrastructure
With a vision to provide better access to schools, medical clinics and enhanced economic opportunity in rural areas, the Government of Cameroon embarked upon a large-scale Bridge Development Program to purchase and install 44 bridges.
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Acrow Provides 16 Structures for Post-Hurricane Reconstruction Work in Puerto Rico
Establishing a safe and reliable transportation network was an immediate requirement to enable critical access to remote rescue and repair sites for emergency workers and their equipment.
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Acrow Bridge Reopens Flood-Damaged Route in Rock Port, Missouri
During the extensive Midwest flooding beginning in March 2019, the Nishnabotna River, a tributary of the Missouri River, topped its banks and levees. As the water rushed downstream, it caused severe scouring and the immediate closure of the bridge on U.S. Highway 136 in Rock Port, Missouri.
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Acrow Bascule Bridge Maintains Vehicle and Vessel Traffic During Construction in Vermont
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) deemed a provisional bascule bridge critical to the success of the multi-year project to replace the Lake Champain drawbridge.
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Acrow Reopens Critical Routes After Midwest Flooding
Detours provide relief to residents and first responders in northeast Nebraska
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Acrow Bridge Enables Safety First Construction During Major Interstate Project
During construction on I-10 in Tucson, the detour bridge provided a temporary, cost-effective solution for heavy traffic flow while protecting construction workers and motorists
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Temporary Acrow Bridge Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Construction in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
After two years of service the structure was easily re-purposed for a critical detour application
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Acrow Bridge Provides Access to New Airport in Remote Alaskan Town
The modularity of the Acrow 700XS panel bridge enables installation in remote areas with limited equipment, without compromising heavy load capabilities
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Acrow Steel Structure Used to Support a Failing Concrete Bridge on Oahu’s North Shore
Deteriorating support piers necessitated an emergency repair to the 87-year-old concrete structure on one of the island’s busiest highways
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Acrow Bridge Chosen for Mississippi DOT Project to Minimize Work Zone Impact during Major Bridge Replacement Project
Temporary structures provide a cost-effective solution for maintaining heavy commercial and non-commercial traffic flow while protecting construction workers
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Multi-Span Panel Truss Enables Refurbishment of Historic Covered Bridge
An Acrow 700XS multi-span panel truss provides a temporary support for the historic Bath Covered Bridge during its complete rebuild and refurbishment.
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Acrow Bridges Maintain Traffic During Massive Culvert Repair Project
A pair of Acrow 700XS panel bridges provide uninterrupted vehicular and rail traffic during the design-build replacement of Manchester Brook culverts.
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Prefabricated Modular Steel Bridging Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Bridge Replacement
Acrow Bridge supplied Construction Bauval with a two lane super elevated detour bridge, offering a cost-effective solution for maintaining heavy traffic flow over Quebec’s Autoroute 20, while protecting construction workers and motorists.
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Acrow Partners With Ghana’s Ministry of Transport in the Design and Supply of 100 Bridges
To advance its mission to ensure rural communities have safe routes that are accessible in all weather, The Ministry of Transport, through its Department of Feeder Roads, partnered with Acrow to develop a program supporting its feeder road network with the deployment of 100 durable Acrow bridges across the ten regions.
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Permanent Acrow Bridge Promotes Prosperity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
As part of its mandate to promote stability in the region, MONUSCO purchased and installed a modular Acrow steel bridge to strengthen transportation infrastructure in the region.
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Acrow Superprop® Shores Support Highway Rehab Efforts in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Acrow participated in the single-largest project ever awarded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) by providing the temporary shoring
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After Four Month Hiatus, Temporary Acrow Bridge Once Again Put in Service During New Construction on I-10 in Tucson
When it was determined the bridge decks over Wilmot Road in Tucson needed replacing and a temporary bridge would be needed, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) chose a detour bridging solution from Acrow.
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Acrow Beam Bridge
The Acrow Beam Bridge is an economical and efficient permanent or temporary application for shortspan bridge needs.
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Acrow’s Modular Steel Truss System Enables Renovation of Historic Covered Bridge in Québec
Six Acrow structures, 80 feet (24.38m) each, were installed to lift the bridge and provide support during the renovation.
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Acrow’s Orthotropic Steel Deck Units Provide Superior Skid Resistance, are Lightweight and Cost Effective
Canam-Bridges partners with Acrow for three new bridges in Nova Scotia
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Acrow’s Detour Bridge Used on Major Highway Construction Project in Tampa, Florida
A 320-foot-long (97.54m) three-span Acrow bridge was selected for the project and purchased by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide for the passage of northbound traffic during the construction of the new permanent bridge.
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Acrow’s Permanent Steel Bridge Keeps Ontario Bridge Replacement on Budget
Acrow Bridge supplied the Township of Lanark Highlands with a permanent two lane bridge, offering a cost-effective solution for replacing the existing structure that allowed the project cost to stay within the projected budget.
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Acrow Bridge Provides Temporary Access Over Putah Creek During Winters Road Bridge Replacement
The historic Winters Road Bridge, deemed structurally unsound, will be replaced with a new replica bridge during a three-year long project. During construction, a temporary Acrow bridge over Putah Creek will ensure undisturbed access for Northern California residents.
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Four Permanent Acrow Bridges Accommodate Heavier Equipment at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
When four bridges on the base were deemed obsolete, plans were made for their replacement. Acrow won the mandate after a competitive bid process based on price, experience and technical expertise.
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Bypass Bridge Reduces Repair Time, Keeps Traffic Moving, and Ensures the Safety of Construction Workers
A 390-foot, three-span steel Acrow bridge installed as a bypass over the Umauma Stream along the Mamalahoa Highway during repairs to a historically significant steel girder and trestle bridge.
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Temporary Acrow Bridge Helps to Maintain Traffic Flow During Major Highway Project in Montréal
Acrow’s long-term temporary modular steel bridge, installed in October 2017, will allow vehicles to travel without interruption from northbound Autoroute 15 to westbound Autoroute 20
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Pre-engineered Acrow Bridges Replace Structurally Deficient Bridges in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Aging infrastructure prompts Terrebonne Parish to Purchase Two Acrow 700XS Truss Panel Bridges
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Acrow Bridge Provides an Alternative Method of Carrying Utility Pipes in Ontario
As part of an upgrade to a wastewater treatment plant in Ontario, a temporary Acrow bridge supported pipes over the Speed River during the rehabilitation of the existing bridge,
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Acrow Bridge Provides Temporary Bridge and Lift Span to Speed Replacement of Bridge Connecting Palm Beach and West Palm Beach
Connecting the Town of Palm Beach and the City of West Palm Beach, the Southern Boulevard Bridge is one of three bascule bridges crossing the Intracoastal Waterway
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Acrow Bridge Provides Safe Passage in the Himalaya
The Acrow structure was selected by the Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project team along with the Indian infrastructure and project consultancy company Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.
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Acrow Restores Traffic Flow After Bridge Collapse
After the collapse of the I-5 Bridge over the Skagit River in Burlington, WA, the WSDOT worked with Atkinson Construction and Acrow to find a quick and safe temporary solution to restore the crossing, while a permanent bridge was constructed.
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Acrow’s Modular Steel Detour Bridge Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Major Highway Construction in Quebec
Acrow Bridge supplied Groupe Hexagone with a reusable detour bridge, offering a cost effective solution for maintaining heavy traffic flow on Quebec’s Autoroute 40, while protecting construction workers and motorists.
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Port Hope, Ontario Selects a Permanent Acrow Bridge to Restore Safe Passage Across the Ganaraska River
A permanent and cost-effective solution from Acrow replaces a failing temporary bridge to span the Ganaraska River in Port Hope.
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Port Bruce Case Study
The Port Bruce Bridge is the only direct route over Catfish Creek on Imperial Road/County Road 73 in Port Bruce, Ontario.
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Pont Corbeil Case Study
Permanent, cost-effective solution from Acrow replaces a failing bridge at Îles Corbeils
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Old Cedar Avenue Case Study
Reusable steel systems provide support during the dismantling and rehabilitation phase of the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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North Vancouver – Montroyal Bridge Case Study
Infrastructure construction can come with many challenges, and such was the case when it was necessary to replace the 60-year-old Montroyal Bridge over Mosquito Creek in the District of North Vancouver in British Columbia.
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NC State Ports Authority Case Study
Due to the recent expansion of the Panama Canal, the Cape Fear River at the port of Wilmington, NC needed to be widened to accommodate turning movements of larger vessels.
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Military Partnership Case Study
Acrow Bridge has had a long-standing partnership with the U.S. Army, providing bridges used during deployment to bridge gaps for supply runs and other permanent route access needs.
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Lusk, WY Case Study
In late June 2015, an overpass on U.S. Route 85 in Lusk, Wyoming collapsed onto railroad tracks as a result of heavy rains and flooding of the nearby Niobrara River.
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Long Span Rail Bridge Case Study
An Acrow 700XS panel bridge was recently used in Columbus Ohio to provide temporary uninhibited travel for rail traffic, while a new permanent vehicular underpass was constructed.
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Liberia Extractive Industries Case Study
The one-lane structure was designed to support extremely heavy loads such as FMX or heavy-haul Mine Transporter Trucks.
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Lebanon, NH Case Study
The Acrow 700XS multi-span panel bridge owned by the New Hampshire DOT, provides a temporary crossing over the Connecticut River on US Route 4 eliminating a long detour while a new bridge is designed and constructed to replace the deteriorating historic bridge built in 1936.
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Laval Case Study
When two bridges in the Îles Laval district in Québec needed replacement, it was quickly determined that interim detour structures would be needed.
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Kedgwick Case Study
The prefabricated modular steel panel bridge quickly replaced the damaged bridge to create a safe and reliable support system, minimizing costs and delays.
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Kealakaha Case Study
Cantilever construction, cast-in-place and precast concrete combine to solve challenges at the remote and beautiful construction site of the Kealakaha Stream Bridge on the Island of Hawaii.
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Keahua Case Study
New structure replaces old roadway prone to regular flooding after heavy rains or flash floods
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Acrow Kalahari Case Study
Originally considered a temporary fix, the structure provides passage for heavy foot traffic at the popular year-round entertainment and meeting complex
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Jensen Iowa Case Study
Iowa DOT looked to find a solution that would lessen the impact on traffic during construction while providing a safer work zone by separating traffic from construction activity.
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Georgia DOT Case Study
Georgia DOT Relies on an Acrow Temporary System to Ensure Continuous Flow of Heavy Traffic on Ramp Connecting I-285 and I-75
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New Brunswick Military Exercises Training Case Study
In one of the largest projects, Acrow supplied Club VTT Chaleur with a steel bridge that was installed as part of a partnership between the armed forces, the New Brunswick ATV Federation
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Bukavu, DRC Case Study
Purchased by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), this one-lane Acrow bridge is only 100 feet
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Colorado I-25 Case Study
Colorado DOT selected an Acrow temporary bridge in the I-25 corridor between Denver and Fort Collins as an efficient and economical alternative solution
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Cradock Bridge Case Study
MassDOT chooses Acrow two-lane detour bridge solution for use during rehab of historic bridge over the Mystic River
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Chicago Division St. Case Study
The Trunnion Bascule over the North Canal in Chicago, Illinois was more than 100 years old and structurally deficient. Acrow worked with the Chicago Department of Transportation and general contractor, F.H. Paschen to deliver a 90 day removal and replacement project.
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Elk River Case Study
The construction of the bridge over the Elk River on US 40 had an ambitious schedule to minimize disruption to the ski season and the Steamboat Springs community.
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FixFor41 Indiana Case Study
FixFor41 is a $25 million joint Infrastructure project between Indiana and Kentucky that involves rehabilitating seven bridges on U.S. Route 41
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Fore River Bridge Case Study
Acrow engineered, supplied and supervised the installation of twin parallel lift bridges over the Fore River in Massachusetts to provide access between Quincy and Weymouth.
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Fort Leonard Wood Case Study
During a two-week period in August 2017, Acrow Bridge took part in training of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 652nd Multi-Role Bridge Company on the assembly and disassembly of Acrow modular steel bridges
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City of London Case Study
Within the busy Western University district, a bridge dating from 1931 carried Canadian Pacific Railway traffic over two lanes of vehicular traffic.
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Acrow Arctic Riders Case Study
An Acrow Bridge will allow for the earlier opening of the snowmobile trails that will help bring in tourism dollars to Smooth Rock Falls and the region, and will make travel across the Driftwood River much easier and safer for sledders.
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Adelaide Street Case Study
Acrow Steel Bridging Solution Provides Critical Access for Local Businesses During Building Construction in Toronto’s Financial District
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South Dakota Case Study
The South Dakota Department of Transportation owns a number of Acrow Bridge components, so when they needed temporary detour bridges on two separate projects
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George E. Tryon Bridge
Because the 68-year-old George E. Tryon Bridge spans environmentally sensitive gorge on the south fork of the Smith River in Northern California, project posed challenging siting issues, including endangered wildlife species.
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