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Engineered Infrastructure - Bridges

Reducing costs with proven materials, innovative technology and unparalleled performance.
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Repairing our nation’s bridge inventory with longer life and virtually maintenance-free bridges.
On any given day in the United States, motorists and pedestrians make their way across structurally deficient bridges roughly 178 million times. With over 47,000 deficient bridges currently in use and widespread funding shortages for repair and replacement, infrastructure experts across the country need bridge replacement options that minimize disruption to traffic flow and deliver superior longevity.
At Valmont® Structures, we saw improving bridge life cycle costs as a long-term solution for extending the life of our deteriorating bridge inventory. So, we developed an innovative, economical and sustainable alternative to the everyday norm. The Valmont U-BEAM™ is a galvanized press-brake-formed steel bridge beam specifically designed to outperform traditional bridge beam methods. Incorporating a 60 year maintenance-free and environmentally inert coating system, the Valmont tub girder not only delivers a 100 year service life, but does it all with environmentally friendly components. All this, with an upfront cost equal to or less than conventional solutions. Pair the U-BEAM™ with a Valmont Bridge Deck and your entire bridge superstructure will remain maintenance-free for 100 years and can be installed in just one day.
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Groundbreaking Innovation Catered to Your Needs
Valmont U-BEAM™
  • Use Valmont U-BEAMS™ instead of traditional beam methods in your bridge project.
  • Allows for a variety of installation and superstructure options.
  • Reduces time in the field.
  • Delivers superior service life.
  • Low maintenance.
Complete Bridge Solution - Field Assembly
  • Pair Valmont U-BEAMS™ with the Valmont Bridge Deck and assemble in the field.
  • Reduces time spent forming and curing in the field.
  • Can be installed with your crew.
  • Delivered separately and built by local codes and qualified manufacturers.
  • Superior service life.
Complete Bridge Solution - Accelerated Construction Assembly
  • Use pre-assembled Valmont U-BEAM™ and Bridge Deck.
  • Eliminate time spent forming and curing in the field.
  • Delivered in “ready-to-use” condition.
  • Can be installed with your crew
  • Controlled manufacturing eliminates temperature and shrinkage cracks.
  • Superior service life.
Bridges with fast installation and long service life.
Proven Performance
  • Press-brake-formed steel tub girders have been independently researched and tested over the last 15 years by the Michigan Department of Transportation (Michigan State University) and the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (West Virginia University). The Valmont U-BEAM™ meets all AASHTO LRFD requirements and has been used and approved for both state D.O.T. and FHWA funded projects.
Reduced Maintenance & Cost
  • Valmont U-BEAMS™ are hot-dip galvanized, protecting the steel from corrosion and providing over 60 years of maintenance-free protection. That's not your average bridge beam.
  • Pair the U-BEAM™ with a Valmont Bridge Deck and increase the maintenance-free service life on your superstructure to over 100 years! Due to the light-weight components and standardized elements, our bridges can be delivered and installed at less cost than conventionally constructed steel or concrete beam bridges.
Quick Installation
  • Our Complete Bridge Solution superstructure can be erected and ready for traffic in a single day! Each bridge unit is installed similar to that of precast concrete beams, except we have already provided the driving surface! Once placed, individual units can be simply secured together by a mechanical steel connection or high performance concrete deck joint and opened to traffic.
Controlled Construction
  • With our Complete Bridge Solution, we eliminate field form, finish and curing by pre-casting the concrete deck. The precast deck is manufactured in a controlled casting environment, providing better quality and a more durable product for one of the most critical elements of the bridge.
Superior Bridge Deck
  • With our Complete Bridge Solution, the innovative fabrication process eliminates temperature and shrinkage cracks in the deck and provides superior protection of the underlying steel reinforcement. With Valmont Structures Complete Bridge Solution, you can rest easy with a high-quality product.
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Valmont bridges on the road
From San Antonio, Texas to Saskatchewan, Canada, Valmont is providing innovative and effective bridge solutions across North America.
East River Road Bridge

The Valmont U-BEAM™ brings exceptional efficiency to Grand Traverse County, MILearn More

Starville Road Bridge

With limited time for a complete reconstruction, Valmont had to work fast to help St. Clair County meet the deadline. Learn More

Orr Road Bridge

Faced with a growing inventory of deteriorating bridges, Midland County was looking for an efficient and long-lasting solution for the Orr Road Bridge. Download

Marine City Highway

To reduce the duration of the construction closure and reduce costs, it was imperative for St. Clair County to utilize and rehabilitate the existing abutments. Download

Henry Road Bridge

Mercer County Bridge Department needed a solution for replacing the structurally deficient Henry Road Bridge. With only County funds available, they turned to Valmont Bridge Systems to meet their needs. Download

Ira Lee Road

When the County of Bexar, TX, Public Works Department needed to replace the deteriorated Ira Lee Road box culverts over Salado Creek, they chose an alternative superstructure that would increase capacity on the necessary waterway area beneath the bridge and also reduce the construction schedule by up to 45 days. Download

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Valmont Bridges Brochure
Check out our brochure to see an overview of our Valmont U-BEAM and Complete Bridge Solution.
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Valmont Bridge Systems BrochurePDF513.19 KB Download
Valmont Bridge Systems FlyerPDF161.64 KB Download
Technical Documents
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Valmont Bridge _ U-BEAM (PBFTG) Standard Specification _ Valmont Bridge SystemsPDF504.23 KB Download
Valmont Bridge _ Complete Solution Specification _ Bridge SystemsPDF502.98 KB Download
Valmont Bridge U-BEAM Specification Guide and Catalog _ Valmont Bridge SystemsPDF1.20 MB Download
Case Studies
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St Clair County Case Study | Valmont Bridge SystemsPDF398.74 KB Download
Bexar County Case Study | Valmont Bridge SystemsPDF420.08 KB Download
Midland County Case Study | Valmont Bridge SystemsPDF501.96 KB Download
Mercer County Case Study | Valmont Bridge SystemsPDF476.75 KB Download
Videos
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Petersburg Road over Swamp Raisin Creek Install
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Valmont Bridge Systems Informational Video
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Industry Resources
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First Galvanized Bridge - 1966
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Recognition & Awards
2020 NSBA Prize Bridge Award
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2021 AASHTO Innovation Focus Technology
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