PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

On any given day in the United States, motorists and pedestrians cross 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 nationwide need 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 that outperforms traditional methods. Incorporating a 60-year maintenance-free and environmentally inert coating system, the Valmont tub girder delivers a 100-year service life and does it all with environmentally friendly components. All this is done 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.