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The first InQuik® bridge in the United States, delivered in just four weeks while reducing costs and empowering local delivery.
Faced with a deteriorating culvert, challenging site conditions, and a tight environmental construction window, Eau Claire County successfully delivered a new bridge over Bears Grass Creek using the InQuik system, completing the project faster and more cost-effectively than traditional methods.
The bridge is located on Highway V in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, crossing Bears Grass Creek. The crossing forms part of the local road network and provides safe and reliable access for residents and road users throughout the region.
Replacing the ageing culvert improved both roadway safety and network resilience. The project also served as an important demonstration of innovative bridge construction methods within the United States.
The project faced a constrained construction window due to environmental requirements associated with fish spawning season. At the same time, intense summer storms raised water levels within the creek, creating conditions that could have complicated traditional formwork and cast-in-place construction methods.
Eau Claire County was also undertaking its first bridge build using its own workforce, requiring a solution that was practical, efficient, and straightforward to install. Achieving all of these objectives within a compressed programme was critical to project success.
InQuik provided a lightweight, pre-engineered bridge system that enabled Eau Claire County to construct the bridge using local resources and contractors. Prefabricated bridge components simplified installation, reduced site complexity, and eliminated the need for extensive dewatering works during fluctuating water conditions.
The efficient "place and pour" methodology allowed the bridge to be completed in just four weeks, significantly reducing construction time compared to conventional alternatives. The result is a resilient, low-maintenance bridge that delivers long-term value while showcasing the versatility of the InQuik system in a new market.
