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In Hamilton, MT, the wooden flume for Daly Ditches Irrigation District (DDID) helped facilitate irrigation water in the Bitterroot Valley for over a century. While beautiful, the flume’s useful design life recently came to an end. The obvious solution was to span the canyon with a modular steel bridge, but this proved to be too costly for a 200’ bridge. To meet function and budget requirements, a complete design change was needed. TrueNorth Steel first suggested a siphon to solve this problem. This solution presented its own challenges as the siphon needed to be drained at the end of every season and the canyon bottom was subject to scour from storm water runoff.

A unique opportunity was presented to Pacific Corrugated Pipe Company that not only supported a meaningful infrastructure improvement but also aligned with the new “Build America, Buy America” (BABA) infrastructure law. This opportunity was in support of a large and uniquely designed fish passage which required over 40 tons of galvanized material in various sizes.

The New Mexico DOT I-25 Raton project involved creating two animal passages using two deep corrugated structural plate buried bridges. One goes under the Northbound lanes and one goes under the Southbound lanes. The Raton pass portion of I-25 is 21.8 miles long, linking the cities of Raton in Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico and Trinidad in Las Animas County, Colorado. This area of the country is well known for its beautiful scenery and its ecosystem that is home to many species of wildlife.

The BF 84211 project is a ground breaking new animal overpass by Atlantic Industries Limited and is situated in the heart of Western Canada. This innovative project was designed with a dual purpose: to drastically reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions and to preserve the area’s stunning natural beauty. This ambitious project is a testament to the growing awareness of the importance of harmonizing infrastructure development with environmental conservation.

In 2023, a devastating earthquake struck eastern Turkey, crippling vital railway lines essential to the region’s economy. The urgent need for earthquake repairs led to the selection of ViaCon Turkey to restore damaged culverts, bridges, and tunnels across four railway lines. The project faced significant challenges due to the region’s diverse terrain and the demand for rapid solutions to revive the local economy.

The River Parishes of Louisiana, including St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist, have long endured flooding. However, in 2022, after decades of delays, a major levee construction project began to shield these communities. This project’s centerpiece is the construction of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Levee. This large barrier aims to protect the area from 100-year storms, benefiting 60,000 people.

Holland Creek is home to Western Canada’s first deep corrugated buried structural steel plate bridge, a groundbreaking installation in Ladysmith, British Columbia. This multi-use crossing, manufactured by Atlantic Industries in Canada, not only showcases an innovative approach to bridge construction but also serves as a vital link for the local community and visitors alike.

In 2023, Pittsburgh’s Fairywood neighborhood witnessed a remarkable transformation. A 25-acre site, ravaged by Hurricane Ike and left vacant for over 15 years, found new life as a 150,000-square-foot warehouse. This Fairywood Redevelopment venture, led by the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA (RIDC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA), promised to be a significant economic driver for the region.  

The Balan Bridge project aimed to provide a long-term solution for crossing the Almasului Valley in Romania’s Salaj region. The goal was to construct a bridge that would not only withstand the test of time but also function seamlessly, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for years to come. From the very beginning, the project team prioritized durability, efficiency, and sustainability, recognizing the importance of creating infrastructure that would benefit both the present and future generations. The bridge was envisioned as a vital link, facilitating connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region.

Nestled within the colonial charm of Williamsburg, Virginia, Governor’s Inn Apartments stands as a testament to the ongoing surge in apartment complex developments sweeping across the Mid-Atlantic region. Amidst this construction boom, the site’s stormwater management system underwent a significant transformation, showcasing the ingenuity and adaptability of modern engineering solutions. This case study exemplifies stormwater management innovation in action.

Landslides in the Bolu Mountain Pass frequently disrupt the Anatolian Highway, a critical route connecting Istanbul and Ankara. Climate change, with its increased rainfall, is making the problem worse, causing instability at tunnel entrances and exits. The Anatolian Highway Tunnel Extension aims to address these issues. These disruptions lead to economic losses and dangerous bottlenecks for road transport.

In the further course of the B31, a bat overflight structural plate bridge was built in order to minimize the fragmentation effect of the route for the flying animals. The structural plate bridge was planned as a trough structure with a clear width of around six meters between the walls, which are at least three meters high and designed as trusses. The span of the bridge reached around 35 m.

This special bridge can be found between Immenstaad and Friedrichshafen near the big lake "Bodensee" and is an absolute eye-catcher when you are driving around on the B31 road.