Timeline

The following is ONLY A TYPICAL EXAMPLE situation. Your project may vary tremendously.

1. Decide location for bridge, measure site dimensions, research permits, order a geotechnical report, research what codes and/or loads may be imposed by governments, right-of-way holders and other third parties.
   2-12 weeks

2. The owner, Excel Bridge, consulting engineer and perhaps your architect should discuss options, costs and design parameters. Excel Bridge submits a quote. Contractor obtained. Site surveyed.
   2 weeks

3. Order bridge, receive shop drawings.
   3 weeks

4. All parties involved approve drawings for fabrication.
   2-5 weeks

5. Contractor builds abutments. Excel builds and ships the bridge.
   8-10 weeks

6. Contractor unloads truck, bolts together any splices and sets bridge in place.
   Less than 1 day

7. Contractor pours concrete deck (if this option is chosen) and finishes any site work necessary, perform touch up painting if applicable.
   1-10 days
   Excel Bridge portion = about 12 weeks
   Total = About 17 to 33 weeks

• Frozen ground
  • Good for minimizing turf damage or gaining access
  • Bad for doing concrete work
• Fish and other wildlife movements and regulations
• High and low-water cycles