Railroad concrete bridges take a beating from heavy axle loads, vibration, and time. Capital Railroad Services provides specialized concrete bridge repair solutions that restore structural integrity, extend service life, and minimize track interruptions.
As older, un-reinforced concrete members begin to show their age, our engineers are at the forefront of developing practical, constructible repair solutions. We focus on maintaining existing structures while increasing their carrying capacity where needed.
One example is pressure grouting rubble-filled pier shafts, combined with new polymer pads supporting steel grillages. This approach consolidates existing foundations and improves load transfer without full replacement—saving both time and capital.
Abutments, backwalls and wingwalls are especially vulnerable to:
These issues often require specialty formwork, reinforcement details and carefully sequenced repairs to restore proper performance. Our crews are experienced in designing and implementing custom formwork and repair procedures that address these defects while respecting tight railroad work windows.
Every concrete bridge repair project is approached with two goals in mind: protect the safe passage of rail traffic and extend the useful life of existing structures. By combining engineered repair methods with highly mobile field crews, we help our customers avoid unnecessary replacements and keep key routes online.
For over 60 years, we have been a strong partner with the railroad industry. Our highly mobile railroad bridge construction, repair and inspection crews have played an important role in restoring railroad bridges throughout North America.
