Contech Big R Bridge Rolled Girders Bridges
BIG R BRIDGE ROLLED GIRDERS BRIDGES
BIG R BRIDGE ROLLED GIRDERS BRIDGES
With over 45 years of experience, Big R Bridge® rolled girder bridges can be rapidly installed and are a cost-effective and proven solution for your vehicular and pedestrian bridge project. Each structure is designed and fabricated to precise tolerances and to meet your required specifications.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Contech
PRODUCT TYPE
Bridge
APPLICATIONS
- Permanent
- Temporary
DESIGN
- Modular
- Component
FINISHES
- Zinc
- Painted
- Weathering
- Galvanized
- Metalized Steel
PRODUCTION
Made in United States
LENS
Single/Multiple
WEARING SURFACE
- Wood
- Gravel
- Asphalt
- Steel grating
- Cast-in-place
- Precast concrete
BIG R ROLLED GIRDERS FOR CUSTOM USE
Big R Custom Rolled Girders have the versatility to meet your site needs specific to custom railings, covered bridges and aesthetics to match your site design.
OPTIONS
-Steel back wall systems. -Skewed ends to suit site. -Sidewalks and utility support capability. -Faux trusses or arches for aesthetic treatments
IDEAL FOR PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
Big R rolled girder bridges are favored by municipalities, counties, transportation authorities and resource companies for stream crossings, road or rail overpasses, detour bridges and more.
STEEL ROLLED GIRDER BRIDGE SECTIONS
Modular sections are usually about 8' wide for shipping on standard trailers. Lengths can reach up to 80'. Lengths geater than 80' will have field-bolted girder splices. Custom lengths and widths are easily accommodated.
MODULAR DESIGN
8" Wide
BEARING
Plates/Pads
STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT ROLLED GIRDER BRIDGES TO ACCELERATE YOUR PROJECT
Strong, yet lightweight, Big R Bridge® rolled girders ship and install quickly on any foundation type and without the need for poured concrete or specialized bridge construction companies. Modular Bridges can often be installed in just a few hours, using local crews and on-hand equipment – saving you time and money in the process.
BIG R ROLLED GIRDERS FOR FORESTRY
Big R Rolled Girder bridges have been widely used for over 50 years in the forestry market and continue to be the most cost-effective option for these remote crossings.
STEEL ROLLED GIRDER BRIDGE SECTIONS
Modular sections are usually about 8' wide for shipping on standard trailers. Lengths can reach up to 80'. Lengths greater than 80' will have field-bolted girder splices. Custom lengths and widths are easily accommodated.
FEATURES
- Shorter road closure times
- No waiting for concrete to cure
- Excellent fish passage solutions
- Standard highway loads and greater
- Use local contractors or your own crew
- Easy installation, even in rugged terrain
- Wide variety of guide rail or curb systems available
- Designed for AASHTO HL-93 or user specified permit loads.
- Typical spans up to 120', or 150' with composite concrete deck.
- Shorter bridges can be installed with excavators or wheel loader
THE CONTECH DESIGN CENTER
The Contech Design Center provides engineers unparalleled flexibility in the layout and configuration of a Contech Bridge System. Our latest release includes options previously unavailable in a free, web-based design tool :
- Design multiple systems per project and save for future use.
- Provide instant access to customized, project-specific drawings.
- The ability to import a PDF site plan and design a system to scale over the plan.
- A 2D/3D design environment with high resolution graphics including BIM model output.
- Digitally collaborate using the new “Project Collaboration” feature. Share your project easily with anyone through the new project management page.
DOWNLOADS
INSTALLATION GUIDES
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Installation Guide - Modular with CIP Concreate Deck
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Installation Guide - Modular with Timber panel Deck
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Installation Guide - Modular with Steel Open Grid Deck
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Installation Guide - Modular with Composite Precast Deck
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Installation Guide - Modular with 12*4.25 Bridge Plank Desk
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Installation Guide - Modular with Non- Composite Precast Desk
STANDARD DETAIL
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Geometry
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Precast Still
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Top Flange Welded Splice Detail
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Top Flange Fully Bolted Splice Detail
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Top Flange Bearing Block Splice Detail
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - Timber Panel Decked
↓ Big R Express Modular : Typical Drawing - Precast Sills
↓ Big R express Modular : Typical Drawing - 12ft Wide Bridge
↓ Big R Express Modular : Typical Drawing - 14ft Wide Bridge
↓ Big R Express Modular : Typical Drawing - 16ft Wide Bridge
↓ Big R Express Modular : Typical Drawing - 18ft Wide Bridge
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Steel Backwall Systems
↓ Big R Express Modular : Typical Drawing - Non Crash Tested Bridge rails
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Crash Tested Bridge Rails
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Precast Still With W- Beam Riser
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - Timber Panel Decked
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - CIP Concreate Decked
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - Steel Open Grid Decked
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - Composite Precast Decked
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - 12*425 Bridge Plank Decked
↓ Big R Site Specific Modular : Typical Drawing - Non Composite Precast Decked
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Non Crash Tested Desk Mounted Bridge Rails
↓ Big R Bridge Rolled Girder : Typical Drawing - Non Crash Tested Girder Mounted Bridge Rails
APPLICATIONS
BIG R ROLLED GIRDERS FOR FARM AND RANCH
Big R Rolled Girders are economical and easy to install for short crossings to home or ranch.
BIG R ROLLED GIRDERS FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Big R Rolled Girder bridges are an economical solutions for high and low traffic county road crossings and can easily be installed in a day. These prefabricated bridges reduce long term roadway shutdown and detours for County and Municipal roads.
BIG R ROLLED GIRDERS FOR MINING AND INDUSTRIAL USAGE
Big R Rolled Girder design can handle heavier loads as seen in the mining and industrial markets.
ADVANTAGES
AGENCY/REGULATORY GUIDANCE
Our team is ready to provide you with expert advice and assistance on local regulatory requirements, resulting in faster approvals.
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
Our engineers can review your requirements, weigh all options, and recommend the optimal solution to integrate with your site designs.
COST ESTIMATES
We can quickly provide engineer’s cost estimates to assist with your solution selection process.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Our engineers can assist by providing product specific engineering calculations such as hydraulics, buoyancy, foundation reactions, and unit sizing.
SITE SPECIFIC DRAWINGS
Our engineers can provide site-specific drawings for proposals, project meetings, and submittals, helping you be more efficient with your time.
ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
Contractors know time is money, so we provide preconstruction meetings, delivery coordination, and on-site installation support to ensure a timely, smooth installation.
