Utah County Two Bridges
Utah County · Utah County
- Demolished & Replaced
- 2 Bridges
- Location
- Utah County
- County
- Utah County
- Year
- 2016
- Owner / Engineer
- Utah County Public Works / Forsgren
Project Overview
VanCon demolished and replaced two bridges during winter conditions, one crossing an irrigation canal and requiring the reinstallation of sluice and canal gates and the reconnection of steel irrigation lines. Cast-in-place box culverts, headwalls, tail walls, aprons, and irrigation diversions were installed onsite. Traffic control was required and road paving completed the project.
Project Highlights
- Two bridge demolition and replacement in winter conditions
- Irrigation canal crossing with sluice and canal gate reinstallation
- Steel irrigation line reconnection
- Cast-in-place box culverts
- Headwalls, tail walls, and aprons
- Irrigation diversions
- Traffic control throughout project
- Road paving and surface restoration
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