Extend the service life and capacity of aging steel railroad bridges with engineered repair solutions from Capital Railroad Services.
Modern rail traffic pushes many legacy steel railroad bridges far beyond what their original designers envisioned. Heavier axle loads, increased train speeds, and growing traffic volumes all place additional stress on these aging structures. Rather than replace them outright, Capital Railroad Services specializes in steel bridge repair and rehabilitation that restores capacity, improves safety, and extends service life while minimizing disruption to rail operations.
Size, complexity, and advanced age are key considerations for every steel bridge we evaluate. Capacity limitations, fatigue concerns, and clearance issues can frequently be resolved through targeted upgrades instead of full replacement, protecting both capital budgets and critical network availability.
Our teams deliver a full range of railroad steel bridge repair services tailored to the specific structure, traffic demands, and operating environment. Typical modifications and upgrades include:
Each project is engineered to meet railroad standards, support current and future traffic patterns, and minimize track outages. Our field crews and engineers work together to deliver constructible, cost-effective solutions that keep your railroad moving.
Movable bridges are critical links over navigable waterways, combining complex structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. Capital Railroad Services has extensive experience with:
When properly engineered and implemented, these repairs can significantly extend the useful life of movable steel bridges built more than a century ago, while safely supporting today’s heavier, faster traffic.
Capital Railroad Services combines decades of field experience with practical engineering to solve the complex challenges of steel railroad bridge repair. Our teams are known for:
We also integrate our services with related offerings such as Railroad Bridge Construction and Repair Services, Bridge Inspection, and Railroad Emergency Repair to support the full lifecycle of your bridge assets.
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.