Overview
A culvert washout caused by rapid spring melt left a rural section of roadway impassable, and residents isolated on a dead-end road.
Project Details
Client: Dawson Road Maintenance
Location: 264 Road
Delivery: On time
The Challenge
The existing culvert failed during excessive spring runoff, washing out the crossing and cutting off access for residents beyond the site. With no alternate route available, emergency access for residents, medical services, and essential travel became a major concern.
The priority was restoring safe access as quickly as possible. With residents stranded beyond the washout, an immediate solution was critical in the event of medical emergencies or other urgent situations. Fast mobilization, efficient coordination, and safe installation were essential to reopening the roadway.
Our Solution
Our team responded quickly by mobilizing a temporary access bridge along with our two-piece low-profile all-steel bridge. Management, crews, operators, and excavators were deployed immediately to the site to create a plan, then safely remove the failed culvert, stabilize the area, as well as safely and efficiently install a temporary bridge to restore access.
Technical Highlights
- Removed and disposed of the failed culvert
- Reshaped and stabilized creek banks to reduce further erosion risks
- Installed the temporary bridge crossing for immediate public access
- Implemented erosion and sediment control measures including:
- Silt fence installation
- Straw wattles
- Erosion control protection
- Mobilized excavators, operators, and bridge installation crew on short notice
Lasting Impact
The roadway was successfully reopened to all traffic, restoring safe and reliable access for residents and emergency services. The temporary bridge solution will remain in place until water levels decrease and a permanent replacement strategy is finalized.
Conclusion
Projects like this highlight the importance of rapid response, experienced crews, and practical infrastructure solutions in emergency situations. By acting quickly and working efficiently, the team was able to restore critical access, improve site stability, and provide the community with a safe temporary crossing while long-term plans are developed.