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Efficient Buried Bridge Solutions

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About Big R Bridge

America’s go-to partner in Buried Bridge Solutions.Buried Bridges have emerged as a cost effective and easy-to-build alternative to traditional bridges and precast options for a wide variety of bridge and multi-cell box culvert crossings. Big R Bridge leads the way in development of Buried Bridge solutions and is committed to working with owners, engineers, and contractors to find the best option for their projects. Our experienced in-house engineering team is poised to assist on a wide range of projects in the transportation, public works, railway, mining, forestry, development and other industries.

Big R Bridge has been adding value to North America’s most successful infrastructure projects for over 45 years.

Efficient Buried Bridge solutions �� Strong, lightweight infrastructure solutions ��Easy to ship and install in all seasons ��Minimal equipment and labor requirements ��Lower material and installation costs �� Ideal for remote locations without concrete ��Custom-engineered to site requirements ��Limited maintenance and site impact ��Environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and resilient

From a proven project partner�� Industry-leading innovator��Complete, value-engineered solutions�� In-house engineers and technical teams �� Full design and engineering support ��Dependable on-site field service�� Specialists in design-build and ABC solutions��Experienced in public/private partnerships��Member of The AIL Group of Companies

Efficient infrastructure solutions with a difference.By design, our Buried Bridges are easy to ship and install with minimal equipment and labor requirements, making them ideal even in remote locations.

We’re ready to simplify your projects.With over 45 years of experience in accelerated methods, our Technical Sales and Engineering Teams are well-positioned to work with you through every project phase to ensure successful outcomes. Call us toll-free 1-800-234-0734 or email info@bigrbridge.com to learn more.

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Buried Bridge Benefits

Build in value with Buried Bridge solutions.Good for the bottom lineWhen comparing structure options, it is important to look at the total project cost—not just the structure-only cost. Everything involved with completing a project needs to be considered.

��Foundation costs can be 40-50% less than that of concrete structures��Many cities and counties can build with their own crews and equipment ��No need for large cranes��Many can be assembled in just a few days ��Cheaper and easier to transport to remote areas than any other bridge option

Valuable ABC solutionsBuried Bridges are chosen for Accelerated Bridge Construction due to their speed of design, supply and installation.In most cases they are essentially designed by the time the project is awarded. Approval drawings can be provided quickly and, depending on the project and structure type, the components can be delivered within days or weeks of placing the order. Construction of Buried Bridges is also typically faster. Depending on the size of a structure, an experienced crew can typically assemble one within a few days, with backfilling immediately following.

A solution for your applicationAlmost every small to medium span bridge application will allow for a Buried Bridge option. The crossing requirements, site conditions or cost might make one type of structure a better choice than another, but Buried Bridges can fill a lot more of these needs than many people think. Buried Bridges are especially useful compared to traditional bridges when heavy vehicle loads are a factor — as in mining, rail, logging, and heavily-loaded rural roads or unpaved low-volume roads.

Ultra•Cor®

Super•Cor®

Bolt-A-Plate®

There’s a Big R Engineered Buried Bridge Solutionfor virtually any sector or application.

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Our Structural Plate Products:

�� Ultra•Cor® is the world’s strongest steel structural plate.

�� Super•Cor® is ideal for larger applications, including box culverts.

�� Bolt-A-Plate® is recommended for less-demanding applications.

Transportation and Public Works

Houston, TX - Two-stage installation keeps roadway open

Big R Buried Bridges — better for the bottom line.Buried Bridges made from our Structural Steel Plate products are attractive alternatives for DOTs, counties and municipalities. They are easy to ship and install using local crews and equipment. Their geometries can be easily tailored to site and project requirements. And, with no decking or joints at the road surface, their reduced maintenance and lower life cycle costs are very attractive. With spans from 5' to 98' in a variety of corrugation profiles and structure shapes, Big R Bridge has your Buried Bridge solution.

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Hays County, TX - Low Profile Arches

US61, Cape Girardeau County, MO - ABC Bridge Replacement

Emergency Bridge Replacement

Drainage Improvements - Maryville, Tennessee

Eddyville, OR - Large Diameter Wildlife Crossing

Bridge Replacement - Craig, Alaska

Wildlife Crossing Below State Highway - Teton County, Wyoming

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Low Volume Road Bridge Replacement

Mining

Grants, NM - Haul Road Crossing Over State Highway

Turn-key, value-engineered solutions with a difference.Staying competitive in today’s economic climate means building in efficiencies from the ground up. That’s why many of the world’s most successful mines use our efficient structural plate solutions for Buried Bridges and many other types of structures. Easy shipping and installation makes them ideal for remote locations and local crews and equipment. With decades of experience working with the global mining industry, the Big R Bridge mining experts offer professional guidance through the complete project cycle.

Haul Road Conveyor Crossing, UT - Super•Cor® Arch

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Stockpile Tunnel, Canada - Super•Cor® Arch

Supports the heaviest loads

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Coal Loadout Facility, Louisiana Bolt-A-Plate® Round with Hoppers Haul Road Grade Separation, Wyoming - Super•Cor® Arch

Stockpile Escape Tunnel Reline - Super•Cor® Flange Connection Conveyor Crossing, Canada - Super•Cor® Arch

Haul Road Crossing, Peru - Super•Cor® Round

Knox County, IN - Environmentally Sensitive Crossing

Railway

Accelerated construction keeps your trains running. Big R designs and supplies Buried Bridge solutions for virtually any application on today’s Class 1, Short Line or LRT systems. From the smallest culvert to larger structures capable of supporting the heaviest loads and offering 4-track AREMA clearance boxes, Big R Bridge can value-engineer a solution to suit your needs. By design, our Buried Bridges keep your trains rolling with accelerated construction methods suitable for narrow sites. Big R is a proven design-build project partner with an extensive knowledge of AREMA standards.

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Vicksburg, MS - Bridge Replacement Joliet, IL - Grade Separation

Limited Traffic Interruption

Tight Right-of-Way

La Cygne, KS - Grade Separation for Two-Track Crossing

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Randolph, NE - Grade Separation

Rail Overpass, Canada - Super•Cor® Medium Profile Arch Relines and Rehabs

Forestry and Fish Passages

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Unity, OR - Fish Passage with Step Beveled Ends

Strong, durable, versatile and environmentally responsible.Progressive forestry operations rely on Big R’s Buried Bridge solutions for their crossing and aquatic organism passage requirements. They install quickly in remote sites, with no need for specialized bridge construction companies. Environmentally friendly, their wide-span designs offer excellent open-flow hydraulics and fish passage properties with minimal impact on the stream bed. Galvanized steel structures have also been proven to be a greener solution than concrete structures. Ask your Big R Bridge Representative about the latest innovations in environmental crossings and retaining walls.

Spokane, WA - Fish Passage below US HwyCoos Bay, OR Drainage improvements for logging road with High Cover

A ‘greener’ alternativeWith the increased demand for ‘green’ construction, steel is the material of choice due to its positive recycled content and recyclability attributes. In fact, steel is the world’s most-recycled material.

�� Steel used in Buried Bridges contains 70-90% recycled content and is 100% recyclable into other steel products.

��Concrete bridges can’t be recycled into more concrete bridges

�� Less energy used in production and shipping of steel vs. concrete

�� Zinc used in galvanizing is a naturally-occurring

material and is 100% recyclable

�� Buried Bridges will not leach harmful chemicals or compounds into the water or ground, which is often a concern with concrete structures

Wildlife Crossings

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Safe and sound solutions.With a successful project pedigree spanning over 45 years, Big R Bridge is a leader in the design and manufacture of efficient wildlife crossing solutions that maximize motorist safety and reduce wildlife mortality and habitat fragmentation.

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Galvanized Steel Footings

Super•Cor® Arch on Slope

Super•Cor® Arch with MSE Welded Wire Headwall

Super•Cor® Arch with Welded Wire / Geotextile Headwall

Irvine, CA - Super•Cor® Arch with architectural treatments

Banff, Canada - Wildlife crossing over major four-lane highway

Super•Cor® Ellipse with step beveled ends

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End Treatments and Aesthetics

Doing the job and looking good with end-to-end versatility. From the purely functional to the most stunning designs, our Buried Bridges are ready to accept a wide variety of end treatments and aesthetics. Ends can be skewed or beveled. Headwall choices are many and varied. Our own Vist-A-Wall MSE Structural Wall SystemsTM are available as Wire Walls with stone or geosynthetic at the face, or as Precast Panel Walls in a variety of textures and colors. Cast-in-Place, Modular Block, Stacked Stone, Metal Faced and Vegetated treatments are other attractive options.

MSE Precast Panel Headwall

Cast-in-Place Concrete Headwall Cast-in-Place Headwall on Skewed Ends

MSE Modular Block Headwall Step-Bevelled End with Concrete Collar

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PHOTO

MSE Welded Wire Wall with Custom Balustrade Skewed Ends for Angled Crossing

MSE Welded Wire Headwall with Concrete Collar Welded Wire / Geosynthetic Headwall

MSE Headwall with Stacked Stone Facing

MSE Precast Panel Headwall Metal Faced Headwall

MSE Welded Wire Headwall

Buried Bridge Benefits

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Superior durability and service lifeWhile it is important that the steel be the correct thickness and the galvanized layer be properly applied, service life and durability depend more on proper installation with the appropriate backfill materials and on regular maintenance.

Using the structure for its intended purpose will also be a factor. Ultimately, the contractor and owner will have the greatest impact on service life.

Accept a range of backfill materialsBuried Bridges are dependent on strong backfill materials. In some locations, those materials are readily available on or near the site at a low cost.

In other areas, that’s not the case. Because of the way Buried Bridges are designed, less-than-ideal backfill materials (including on-site materials) can often be considered. This can result in significant cost savings.

Customized to site requirementsBuried Bridge designs are customizable to your specific site and can bring important benefits.

The more distance there is between the bottom of a structure and the road elevation above, the more cost-effective a Buried Bridge can be.

As an example, a 10’ wide stream with sloped embankments passing 20’ below the proposed road elevation might require a traditional bridge with a span of 100’ or more.

Alternatively, a 40’ span Buried Bridge could likely achieve the site and hydraulic objectives with significant time and cost savings.

Many government agencies require old culverts to be replaced with larger span Buried Bridges because of environmental regulations that limit disturbance of the surrounding area and mandate restoration of natural streambeds to facilitate passage of aquatic organisms.

Proven technologyBuried Bridges carry loads through soil-structure interaction, meaning the bridge structure and the backfill soils act together to support the loads.

��Much lighter structures than traditional or precast bridges

�� Significant savings in structure and foundation costs

�� Little differential movement, settlement or frost heave between the Buried Bridge and adjacent approach fills

�� No need to change pavement section or roadway maintenance across structure

�� No bridge deck, bearings or approaches to maintain

�� Can be tailored fit to the needs of the site or project

Much more than culvertsBuried Bridges are sometimes called ‘culvert bridges’ but Buried Bridges offer many more benefits than culverts.

�� Usually no invert, resulting in a longer service life

��Minimal impact on streambeds and habitat

�� Handle much larger hydraulic flows

�� Thicker steel with much higher design strength

��Much larger spans, more applicable for bridge applications

�� Galvanizing weight is 50% more, adding to service life

Flexible and resilientThe performance of Buried Bridges is unmatched in less-than-ideal foundation conditions.

Settlement tolerance for Buried Bridges is much higher than that of traditional bridges and concrete structures. In most cases, designing Buried Bridge foundations based on their ability to handle settlement will allow for a much higher bearing pressure, resulting in the elimination of deep foundations or other foundation costs savings.

Poland, EU, Grade Separation - Ultra•Cor® Arch

Industry standard, hot-dip-galvanized, deep-corrugated, structural steel plate for larger applications, including box culverts.Super•Cor® combines the advantages of lightweight construction with the superior strength and durability of deep-corrugated, galvanized steel to create some of the world’s largest corrugated metal structures.

The larger, annular corrugations in Super•Cor® provide nine times the stiffness of conventional structural plate, allowing it to withstand the heaviest of loads. Not only is Super•Cor® the most versatile and economical corrugation on the market, it is also the most internationally-accepted and widely-used.

��Excellent single-span alternatives for small-to-medium-span bridges, multi-cell crossings and large precast concrete structures

��Handles extreme loadings

�� Spans can exceed 82'

��Corrugation profile of 15" pitch × 5.5" depth

��Available in: Box Culverts and Standard, Low, Medium, or High Profile Arches; Rounds; and Ellipses

��Bottomless designs are environmentally-friendly

5.5"

15"

SUPER•COR®

Structural Steel PlateULTRA•COR®

Structural Steel PlateBEST•KOTETM

Structural Plate CoatingsDUR •A•SPANTM

Aluminum Structural PlateBOLT•A•PLATE®

Structural Steel Plate

Deep Corrugated Structural Steel Plate

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The world's strongest structural steel plate to create some of the world’s largest corrugated metal structures.

With the introduction of Ultra•Cor,® Big R Bridge is taking Buried Bridges to new dimensions in capability and performance. As the world’s deepest corrugation profile, Ultra•Cor® combines all the advantages of lightweight construction with previously-unheard-of strength and durability to create the largest corrugated metal structures in the world today.

With an impressive 20" pitch and 9.5" depth, its ultra-large corrugations allow it to reach greater spans and withstand the heaviest of loads. And, just like all Big R engineered solutions, Ultra•Cor® ships and installs easily with minimal equipment and labor requirements.

20"

9.5"

40"

� Bridges and Tunnels � Grade Separations � Road or Rail Underpasses � Stream Crossings � Culvert Relines & Bridge Rehab/Replacement

� Box Culverts � Heavy Haul Road Arches � Stockpile Tunnels � Storage Structures � Portals and Canopies �Wildlife Crossings

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Big R Bridge is an industry leader in deep corrugated plate.

��All the benefits of Super•Cor®, plus:

�� Spans can exceed 98'

�� Stockpile heights can reach greater than 98'

��Corrugation profile of 20" pitch × 9.5" depth

��Three times stiffer than Super•Cor®

��Available in greater steel thicknesses

Poland, EU, Grade Separation - Ultra•Cor® Arch

Not sure which deep corrugation profile is right for your project? No worries! The engineering experts at Big R Bridge will help you find the most economical solution based on your project requirements.

Arch No.

Max. Span(ft-in)

Bottom Span(ft-in)

Total Rise(ft-in)

End Area(ft2)

SCA1 22-11 22-11 11-5 207

SCA2 23-9 23-9 11-11 222

SCA3 24-8 24-8 12-4 238

SCA4 25-1 25-1 12-6 255SCA5 26-3 26-3 11-9 253

SCA6 26-4 26-4 13-2 272

SCA7 27-2 27-2 13-7 290

SCA8 28-1 28-1 14-0 308

SCA9 28-10 28-10 14-5 327SCA10 29-6 29-6 12-4 303SCA11 29-6 28-7 16-11 438

SCA12 29-9 29-9 14-10 347

SCA13 30-7 30-7 15-3 367SCA14 31-2 31-0 13-0 340

SCA15 31-5 31-5 15-9 388

SCA16 32-3 32-3 16-2 409SCA17 32-10 32-8 13-0 357SCA18 32-10 31-11 14-11 419SCA19 32-10 31-9 17-7 507

SCA20 33-2 33-2 16-6 431

SCA21 34-0 34-0 17-0 453SCA22 34-5 34-4 13-9 374

SCA23 35-8 35-8 17-10 500SCA24 36-1 35-11 13-9 415SCA25 36-1 35-1 15-8 483SCA26 36-1 35-3 19-3 606

SCA27 37-4 37-4 18-8 548

Deep Corrugated Structural Steel Plate

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SUPER•COR® ARCH

Arch No.

Max. Span(ft-in)

Bottom Span(ft-in)

Total Rise(ft-in)

End Area(ft2)

SCA28 37-9 37-7 13-10 433

SCA29 39-1 39-1 19-6 599SCA30 39-4 39-3 14-0 452SCA31 39-4 38-8 18-6 615SCA32 39-4 38-0 20-0 685

SCA33 40-9 40-9 20-4 652SCA34 41-0 40-10 14-9 498

SCA35 42-6 42-6 21-3 708SCA36 42-8 42-6 14-11 519SCA37 42-8 41-10 19-4 693SCA38 42-8 41-6 21-2 776

SCA39 44-2 44-2 22-1 765

SCA40 44-3 44-3 15-2 540

SCA41 45-10 45-10 22-11 826SCA42 45-11 45-10 16-0 591SCA43 45-11 45-6 21-6 817SCA44 45-11 44-9 23-0 900SCA45 47-7 47-4 16-11 644SCA46 49-3 49-1 17-2 669SCA47 49-3 48-6 23-0 940SCA48 49-3 48-1 24-1 1000

SCA49 49-3 49-3 24-7 952SCA50 50-10 50-8 18-1 727

SCA51 50-11 50-11 25-6 1019SCA52 52-6 52-4 16-2 694SCA53 52-6 52-1 21-10 962SCA54 52-6 51-0 26-2 1196

SCA55 52-8 52-8 26-4 1088SCA56 54-2 53-10 16-11 751

SCA57 54-8 54-8 27-2 1160SCA58 55-9 55-7 17-2 775SCA59 55-9 55-6 22-1 1022SCA60 55-9 54-0 27-10 1345

SCA61 56-10 56-6 27-11 1233SCA62 57-5 57-3 17-4 800

SCA63 57-9 57-9 28-10 1309SCA64 59-1 58-10 18-2 863SCA65 59-1 58-8 23-0 1121

SCA66 59-5 59-5 29-9 1387SCA67 60-8 60-6 18-5 889SCA68 62-4 62-1 19-4 956SCA69 62-4 62-1 23-3 1185

Notes:• Custom geometries can be developed to meet specific

geometric requirements if desired.• All dimensions are to inside crest of steel. • Structure numbers in bold denotes single radius arch.• Structure dimensions as shown are for sample shapes.

Minor adjustments in geometry may be made during final design to optimize structure performance based on project conditions.

• Final structure geometry may be optimized based on site requirements and conditions.

• Minimum cover = 3 ft per AASHTO requirements. • Consider Ultra•Cor® (20" x 9 1/2" corrugation profile) for

larger spans.

Arch No.

Max. Span(ft-in)

Bottom Span(ft-in)

Total Rise(ft-in)

End Area(ft2)

SCA70 62-10 62-10 31-5 1550SCA71 64-0 63-10 19-7 984SCA72 65-7 65-4 20-6 1056SCA73 65-7 65-4 24-4 1293

SCA74 66-3 66-3 33-1 1722SCA75 67-3 67-1 20-9 1086

SCA76 67-11 67-11 34-0 1812SCA77 68-10 68-6 27-9 1553

SCA78 69-7 69-7 34-10 1903SCA79 70-6 70-3 22-9 1240SCA80 72-2 71-11 19-5 1121SCA81 72-2 71-9 26-9 1607

SCA82 73-0 73-0 36-6 2094SCA83 73-10 73-5 20-3 1197SCA84 75-5 75-1 22-10 1394SCA85 75-5 74-11 29-3 1837

SCA86 74-8 74-8 37-4 2192SCA87 77-1 76-10 23-0 1427SCA88 78-9 78-4 23-10 1511SCA89 78-9 78-4 29-6 1918

SCA90 78-9 78-9 39-6 2448SCA91 80-4 80-1 24-1 1545SCA92 82-0 81-10 24-4 1580SCA93 82-0 81-7 30-6 1580

SCA94 82-0 82-0 41-0 2642SCA95 83-8 83-4 25-2 1669

Span

Arch No.

Max. Span

(ft-in)

Bottom Span (ft-in)

Total Rise

(ft-in)

End Area (ft2)

Typical Clearance

UCH72 72-8 72-6 23-5 1411 3 Lane HWY

UCH84 84-5 84-5 26-5 1806 4 Lane HWY

UCH95 95-5 95-5 28-6 2224 5 Lane HWY

UCA77 77-4 77-0 28-0 1815 3 Track AREMA

UCA94 94-4 94-4 32-0 2440 4 Track AREMA

ULTRA•COR® STANDARD ARCH

No.

Span

(ft-in)

Rise

(ft-in)

End Area

(ft2)

SC-1B 10-5 3-10 33.6

SB-3H 11-7 4-9 47.0

SB-4L 12-10 4-4 50.3

SB-4H 12-11 5-5 61.4

SB-5L 16-11 5-4 76.0

SB-5H 16-7 6-8 97.5

SB-6L 19-9 5-7 91.3

SB-6H 20-0 6-9 116.5

SB-7L 23-0 6-5 120.9

SB-7H 23-0 7-9 150.4

SB-8L 26-4 7-4 155.0

SB-8H 26-4 8-10 192.2

SB-9L 29-9 6-9 164.0

SB-9H 29-9 8-6 207.8

SB-10L 33-2 7-6 201.9

SB-10H 33-2 9-6 255.0

SB-11L 36-2 8-0 228.3

SB-11H 36-2 10-3 289.6

SB-12L 39-6 8-11 274.2

SB-12H 39-6 11-1 340.8

SB-13L 42-9 9-6 322.0

Deep Corrugated Structural Steel Plate

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No.

Span

(ft-in)

Rise

(ft-in)

End Area

(ft2)

SB-13H 43-1 11-9 393.9

SB-14L 46-0 10-2 370.9

SB-14H 46-3 13-2 482.7

SB-15L 49-6 10-3 393.8

SB-15M 49-3 11-10 448.2

SB-15H 49-5 14-2 532.8

SB-16L 52-7 10-6 420.3

SB-16M 52-7 12-9 531.4

SB-16H 52-7 14-9 616.0

SB-17L 56-2 11-7 509.8

SB-17M 56-1 13-8 605.6

SB-17H 56-1 15-11 698.7

SB-18L 59-2 12-1 552.0

SB-18M 59-2 14-3 652.4

SB-18H 59-5 16-11 782.6

SB-19L 62-6 12-10 615.3

SB-19M 62-5 15-4 734.8

SB-19H 62-6 17-4 832.8

SB-20L 65-11 13-6 689.6

SB-20M 65-11 15-11 806.5

SB-20H 65-10 16-8 956.8

Diameter

BOX CULVERT

Notes:• Smaller and larger diameters can be provided upon request.• Horizontal ellipse shapes can also be provided based

on project geometry requirements (typically 3:2 width to height ratio).

• Custom geometries can be developed to meet specific geometric requirements if desired.

ROUND

Notes:• All dimensions are to inside crest of steel. • Structure dimensions as shown are for sample shapes.

Minor adjustments in geometry may be made during final design to optimize structure performance based on project conditions.

• Final structure geometry may be optimized based on site requirements and conditions.

• Minimum cover = 1.5' per AASHTO requirements for all spans 25'5" or less.

• Minimum cover = 2' per AASHTO requirements for all spans greater than 25'5".

• Structure dimensions as shown are for sample shapes. • Larger span span geometries can be developed if

required based on project requirements.• Custom geometries can be developed to meet specific

geometric requirements if desired.

Pipe No.

Diameter (ft-in)

End Area (ft2)

SC49R 20-4 325

SC55R 22-10 410

SC66R 27-7 596

SC68R 28-5 632

SC70R 29-2 671

SC72R 30-1 710

SC74R 30-11 751

SC76R 31-10 793

SC78R 32-7 836

SC80R 33-6 879

SC84R 35-2 971

SC86R 36-0 1018

SC88R 36-11 1068

SC90R 37-8 1117

SC94R 39-5 1221

Span

Pipe No.

Diameter (ft-in)

End Area (ft2)

SC98R 41-1 1327

SC102R 42-10 1439

SC106R 44-6 1556

SC110R 46-2 1676

SC114R 47-11 1802

SC118R 49-7 1932

SC122R 51-4 2068

For a strong, effective small span alternative, Bolt-A-Plate® is the product of choice for its lightweight, strength and versatility. Bolt-A-Plate® is available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

It is perfect for highly economical bridge and drainage structure construction or replacement, as well as many other applications in the transportation, public works, mining and forestry sectors.

�� Spans of 5' to 40'

��Corrugation profile of 6" pitch × 2" depth

��Available in: Standard, Low or High Profile Arches; Rounds; Horizontal or Vertical Ellipses; Pipe Arches, and Underpasses

��Bottomless designs are environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and resilient

��Can reline older structures

Commonly used hot-dip-galvanized, shallow corrugated, steel structural plate for small applications.

� Bridges and Tunnels � Grade Separations � Road or Rail Underpasses � Stream Crossings � Fish Passages � Heavy Haul Road Arches � Stockpile and Escape Tunnels � Portals and Canopies � Storage Structures � Utilidor Systems � Concrete Formwork � Conveyor Covers and Overcasts � Culvert Relines

6"

2"

SUPER•COR®

Structural Steel PlateULTRA•COR®

Structural Steel PlateBEST•KOTETM

Structural Plate CoatingsDUR •A•SPANTM

Aluminum Structural PlateBOLT•A•PLATE®

Structural Steel Plate

RECOMMENDED FOR

Bolt-A-Plate® Structural Steel Plate

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No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

10A 5-0 2-7 10.5 129A - 2-3 8.5 128A - 1-10 6.5 12

12A1 6-0 3-2 15 1211A - 2-9 12.5 1210A1 - 2-4 10 129A1 - 1-10 7.5 1214A1 7-0 3-8 20 1213A - 3-3 17.5 1212A2 - 2-10 15 1211A1 - 2-5 12 1216A1 8-0 4-2 26 1215A - 3-9 23.5 1214A2 - 3-4 20 1213A1 - 2-11 17 1212A3 - 2-5 13.5 1218A 9-0 4-8 33 1817A - 4-3 30 1816A2 - 3-11 26.5 1815A1 - 3-5 23 1814A3 - 3-0 19 1820A 10-0 5-2 41 1819A1 - 4-10 37 1818A1 - 4-5 33.5 1817A1 - 4-0 29.5 1816A3 - 3-6 25.5 1815A2 - 3-0 21 1822A 11-0 5-9 49.5 1821A1 - 5-4 45.5 1820A1 - 4-11 41 1819A - 4-6 37 1818A2 - 4-0 32.5 1817A2 - 3-6 27.5 1824A 12-0 6-3 59 1823A1 - 5-10 54.5 1822A1 - 5-5 49.5 1821A - 5-0 45 1820A2 - 4-7 40 1819A2 - 4-1 35 1826A1 13-0 6-9 69.5 2425A1 - 6-4 64.5 2424A1 - 5-11 59 2423A - 5-6 54 1822A2 - 5-1 49 1821A2 - 4-7 43.5 1828A 14-0 7-3 81 1827A - 6-10 75 1826A - 6-6 69.5 2425A - 6-0 64 2424A2 - 5-7 58 2423A2 - 5-2 52.5 24

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

22A3 - 4-8 46.5 2430A1 15-0 7-9 92.5 2429A - 7-5 86.5 2428A1 - 7-0 80.5 2427A1 - 6-7 74.5 2426A2 - 6-1 68.5 2425A2 - 5-8 62.5 2424A3 - 5-2 56 2423A3 - 4-8 50 2432A 16-0 8-3 105 2431A1 - 7-11 98.5 2430A - 7-6 92.5 2429A1 - 7-1 86 2428A2 - 6-8 79.5 2427A2 - 6-2 73 2426A3 - 5-9 66.5 2425A3 - 5-3 60 2434A 17-0 8-10 118.5 3033A - 8-5 111.5 3032A1 - 8-0 105 3031A2 - 7-7 98 3030A2 - 7-2 91.5 3029A2 - 6-9 84.5 3028A3 - 6-3 77.5 3027A3 - 5-9 70.5 3026A4 - 5-3 63 3036A 18-0 9-4 133 3035A - 8-11 125.5 3034A1 - 8-6 118.5 3033A1 - 8-1 111.5 3032A2 - 7-8 104 3031A - 7-3 97 3030A3 - 6-9 89.5 3029A3 - 6-4 82 3028A4 - 5-9 74 3038A 19-0 9-10 148 3037A - 9-5 140.5 3036A1 - 9-0 133 3035A1 - 8-11 125 3034A2 - 8-2 117.5 3033A2 - 7-9 110 3032A3 - 7-4 102.5 3031A3 - 6-10 94.5 3030A4 - 6-4 86.5 3029A4 - 5-10 78.5 3040A 20-0 10-4 164 3039A - 9-11 156 3038A1 - 9-7 148 3037A1 - 9-2 140 3036A2 - 8-9 132 3035A2 - 8-3 124 3034A3 - 7-10 116 3033A3 - 7-4 107.5 3032A4 - 6-10 99.5 3031A4 - 6-4 91 3042A 21-0 10-10 180.5 3641A - 10-6 172 3640A1 - 10-1 164 3639A1 - 9-8 155.5 3638A2 - 9-3 147 3637A2 - 8-10 139 3636A3 - 8-4 130 36

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

35A3 - 7-11 121.5 3634A4 - 7-5 113 3633A4 - 6-11 104 3632A5 - 6-4 95 3644A 22-0 11-4 198 3643A - 11-0 189.5 3642A1 - 10-7 180.5 3641A1 - 10-2 172 3640A2 - 9-9 163 3639A2 - 9-4 154.5 3638A3 - 8-11 145.5 3637A3 - 8-5 136.5 3636A4 - 7-11 127.5 3635A4 - 7-5 118 3634A5 - 6-11 108.5 3645A 23-0 11-6 207.5 3644A1 - 11-1 198 3643A1 - 10-8 189 3642A2 - 10-3 180 3641A2 - 9-10 170.5 3640A3 - 9-5 161.5 3639A3 - 8-11 152 3638A4 - 8-6 142.5 3637A4 - 8-0 133 3636A5 - 7-6 123.5 3635A5 - 6-11 113 3647A 24-0 12-0 226 3646A - 11-7 216.5 3645A1 - 11-2 207 3644A2 - 10-9 197.5 3643A2 - 10-4 188 3642A3 - 9-11 178 3641A3 - 9-6 168.5 3640A4 - 9-0 158.5 3639A4 - 8-6 149 3638A5 - 8-0 138.5 36*37A5 - 7-6 128.5 3649A 25-0 12-6 245 4248A - 12-2 236 4247A1 - 11-9 226 4246A1 - 11-4 216 4245A2 - 10-10 206 4244A3 - 10-5 196 4243A3 - 10-0 186 4242A4 - 9-6 175 42*40A5 - 8-7 155 42*39A5 - 8-0 144 42*38A6 - 7-6 133 4251A 26-0 13-0 266 42*50A - 12-8 256 42*49A1 - 12-3 245 42*48A1 - 11-10 235 42*47A2 - 11-5 225 42*46A2 - 10-11 214 42*45A3 - 10-6 204 42*44A4 - 10-1 193 42*43A4 - 9-7 183 42*42A5 - 9-1 172 42*41A4 - 8-7 161 42*40A6 - 8-1 149 42

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Span

Notes:• Arches in bold require special features per AASHTO requirements.

STANDARD ARCH

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

11 PA 6-5 6-1 4-7 22 1212 PA 6-5 6-4 4-9 24 1212 PA 6-6 6-9 4-11 26 1213 PA 6-6 7-0 5-1 28 1214 PA 6-6 7-3 5-3 31 1214 PA 6-7 7-8 5-5 33 1215 PA 6-7 7-11 5-7 35 1216 PA 6-7 8-2 5-9 38 18 Notes: All shapes in bold have an 18" corner radius and require

special foundation soil design considerations.� ���� � � � ��

18

PIPE ARCH

Span

Rise

HORIZONTAL ELIPSE

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

16 HE10 7-5 5-6 31.5 1218 HE10 8-4 5-4 34.8 1820 HE10 8-10 6-0 41.4 1820 HE12 9-2 6-9 48.2 1822 HE10 9-6 6-4 46.7 1822 HE12 9-11 7-0 54 1824 HE10 10-4 6-7 52.2 18

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

24 HE12 10-6 7-5 60.7 1824 HE14 11-0 8-0 68.2 1826 HE10 11-1 6-10 58.1 1826 HE12 11-4 7-6 66.4 1826 HE14 11-8 8-3 75.1 1828 HE10 11-9 7-1 64.2 1826 HE10 12-0 8-11 84.1 2428 HE12 12-4 7-5 71 2428 HE14 12-5 8-6 82.2 2428 HE16 12-9 9-2 91.7 2430 HE10 12-1 8-0 73.5 2430 HE12 12-10 8-1 79.9 2430 HE14 13-2 8-9 89.6 2430 HE16 13-6 9-6 99.6 2432 HE12 13-7 8-4 87.1 2432 HE14 14-0 9-0 97.3 2432 HE16 14-3 9-9 107.8 2432 HE18 14-7 10-5 118.7 2432 HE20 14-11 11-2 129.9 24

Notes: Structures in bold require special features per AASHTO requirements.

Span

Rise

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

9 PA 10-5 6-9 5-1 27 1211 PA 10-5 7-4 5-4 31 1212 PA 10-6 8-0 5-9 36 1814 PA 10-6 8-6 6-2 42 1816 PA 10-6 8-10 6-10 48 1815 PA 10-9 10-2 6-6 52 1815 PA 10-11 11-2 6-7 57 1818 PA 10-12 12-3 7-6 71 2423 PA 10-11 12-9 8-10 89 2424 PA 10-12 13-4 9-4 98 2425 PA 10-12 13-6 9-6 102 2425 PA 10-13 14-0 9-8 106 2426 PA 10-13 14-2 9-11 111 2424 PA 10-14 14-4 9-5 105 2427 PA 10-13 14-7 9-10 115 2427 PA 10-14 15-1 9-11 119 2427 PA 10-15 15-6 10-0 122 2428 PA 10-15 15-9 10-3 129 2429 PA 10-15 15-10 10-8 133 24

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

29 PA 10-16 16-5 10-10 138 3030 PA 10-16 16-7 10-11 143 3030 PA 10-17 17-0 11-1 148 3031 PA 10-17 17-2 11-4 153 3032 PA 10-17 17-5 11-7 159 3032 PA 10-18 18-0 11-7 163 3033 PA 10-18 18-1 11-10 168 3033 PA 10-19 18-7 12-0 174 3034 PA 10-19 18-9 12-2 179 3034 PA 10-20 19-4 12-2 184 3035 PA 10-20 19-6 12-6 190 3036 PA 10-20 19-9 12-9 197 3037 PA 10-20 19-11 12-11 202 3037 PA 10-21 20-6 12-10 206 3638 PA 10-21 20-7 13-2 214 36

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

36 HE18 15-10 11-3 138 2436 HE22 17-4 11-7 157 3036 HE28 18-9 13-1 195 30

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

44 HE20 19-4 12-9 191 3050 HE16 20-10 12-2 194 3652 HE18 21-11 13-1 221 3654 HE20 23-0 14-1 249 3654 HE28 24-4 16-11 320 4258 HE26 25-5 16-9 330 4260 HE32 27-2 19-1 405 4266 HE32 29-5 19-11 455 4270 HE34 31-2 21-2 512 48

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

16 PA 6-8 8-7 5-11 40 1817 PA 6-8 8-10 6-1 43 1817 PA 6-9 9-4 6-3 46 1818 PA 6-9 9-6 6-5 49 1819 PA 6-9 9-9 6-7 52 1819 PA 6-10 10-3 6-9 55 1819 PA 6-11 10-8 6-11 58 1820 PA 6-11 10-11 7-1 61 1820 PA 6-12 11-5 7-3 64 1821 PA 6-12 11-7 7-5 67 1822 PA 6-12 11-10 7-7 71 1822 PA 6-13 12-4 7-9 74 2423 PA 6-13 12-6 7-11 78 2424 PA 6-13 12-8 8-1 81 2425 PA 6-13 12-10 8-4 86 2425 PA 6-14 13-5 8-5 89 2425 PA 6-15 13-11 8-7 93 2426 PA 6-15 14-1 8-9 97 2427 PA 6-15 14-3 8-11 101 2427 PA 6-16 14-10 9-1 105 2427 PA 6-17 15-4 9-3 109 2428 PA 6-17 15-6 9-5 113 2429 PA 6-17 15-8 9-8 118 2430 PA 6-17 15-10 9-9 122 2430 PA 6-18 16-5 9-11 126 3031 PA 6-18 16-7 10-1 131 30

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ROUND

Diameter

No.

Size Diameter

(ft-in)

End Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

20R 5 19.1 1222R 5-6 23.2 1224R 6 27.8 1226R 6-6 32.7 1228R 7 38.1 1230R 7-6 43.9 1232R 8 50 1234R 8-6 56.6 1836R 9 63.6 1838R 9-6 71 1840R 10 78.8 1842R 10-6 87.1 1844R 11 95.7 1846R 11-6 104.7 1848R 12 114.2 1850R 12-6 124 2452R 13 134.3 2454R 13-6 144.9 2456R 14 156 2458R 14-6 167.5 2460R 15 179.4 2462R 15-6 191.7 24

No.

Size Diameter

(ft-in)

End Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

64R 16 204.4 2466R 16-6 217.5 3068R 17 231 3070R 17-6 244.9 3072R 18 259.2 3074R 18-6 274 3076R 19 289.1 3078R 19-6 304.7 3080R 20 320.6 3082R 20-6 337 3684R 21 353.8 3686R 21-6 371 3688R 22 388.6 3690R 22-6 406.6 3692R 23 425 3694R 23-6 443.8 3696R 24 463 4298R 24-6 482.6 42100R 25 502.7 42102R 25-6 523.1 42104R 26 543.9 42

UNDERPASS

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

5 PU-6-10-3 5-8 5-9 27 126 PU-6-10-3 5-8 6-1 - 127 PU-6-10-3 5-9 6-6 32 126 PU-6-12-3 5-9 7-0 32 127 PU-6-12-3 5-9 7-4 36 126 PU-6-14-3 5-10 7-8 38 127 PU-6-14-3 5-10 8-2 41 12

10 PU-10-10-5 8-8 8-5 58.4 1811 PU-10-10-5 8-8 8-8 61.8 1812 PU-10-10-5 9-0 8-11 65.8 1811 PU-10-12-6 9-8 9-4 73.2 1812 PU-10-12-9 11-1 10-4 80.8 1813 PU-10-12-9 11-5 10-3 92.6 1813 PU-10-14-10 12-3 11-0 107 2414 PU-10-14-11 12-11 11-2 116 24

No.

SizeEnd Area (ft2)

Min. Cover (in)

Span (ft-in)

Rise (ft-in)

14 PU-10-16-11 13-2 11-10 126 2415 PU-10-16-12 13-10 12-2 136 2415 PU-10-18-12 14-1 12-11 147 2416 PU-10-18-13 14-6 13-5 158 2416 PU-10-20-13 14-10 14-0 169 2417 PU-10-20-14 15-6 14-4 180 2417 PU-10-22-14 15-8 15-0 192 2418 PU-10-22-15 16-4 15-5 204 3019 PU-10-24-14 16-5 16-0 217 3019 PU-10-24-15 16-9 16-3 227 3019 PU-12-24-15 17-3 17-0 239 3020 PU-12-24-16 18-4 16-11 252 3021 PU-12-24-17 19-1 17-2 266 3021 PU-12-26-17 19-6 17-7 280 3022 PU-12-26-18 20-4 17-9 298 36

Span

Rise

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Bottom Span

Total Rise

23LA6 20-1 19-10 7-6 12123LA5 19-5 19-1 6-10 10525LA6 21-6 21-4 7-9 13426LA6 22-3 22-1 7-11 14027LA6 23-0 22-9 8-0 14728LA6 23-9 23-6 8-2 15429LA6 24-6 24-3 8-4 16130LA6 25-2 25-0 8-5 16931LA6 25-11 25-9 8-7 17631LA9 26-9 27-3 10-9 22533LA7 28-1 27-11 9-7 21233LA9 28-9 28-3 11-0 24234LA7 28-11 28-8 9-8 221

LOW PROFILE ARCH

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Bottom Span

Total Rise

36LA9 30-11 30-5 11-5 26936LA10 31-7 31-2 12-1 30937LA7 31-0 30-10 10-1 24637LA10 32-4 31-11 12-3 32038LA7 31-9 31-7 10-2 25538LA10 33-1 32-7 12-5 33039LA9 33-2 32-8 11-10 29839LA11 34-5 34-1 13-3 37741LA9 34-7 34-2 12-1 31741LA14 37-11 37-7 15-8 47742LA9 35-4 34-8 12-3 32742LA14 38-8 38-4 15-9 490

Notes: • All structures require special features and full time monitoring

per AASHTO design and construction requirements.• Comparable geometries can be provided in Super•Cor® (15"

x 5.5" corrugation profile). Super•Cor® arches do not require special features or full time monitoring and generally have lower installed costs.

Span

Rise

Notes:• Consider Super•Cor® (15" x 5.5" corrugation profile) for

sizes in bold.• Super•Cor® is 9 times stiffer and will be more stable during

construction as well as perform better during backfilling.

Maximum Span

20

HIGH PROFILE ARCH

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Bottom Span

Total Rise

21HA5-4 20-1 19-6 9-1 15223HA6-6 20-8 18-10 12-1 21425HA5-6 21-6 19-10 11-8 21525HA7-8 22-10 19-10 14-7 28526HA5-6 22-3 20-7 11-10 22526HA6-8 22-11 20-0 14-0 2727HA5-6 23-0 21-5 12-0 23527HA7-8 24-4 21-6 14-10 31028HA5-6 23-9 22-2 12-1 24529HA5-8 24-6 21-11 13-9 28929HA7-8 25-9 23-2 15-2 33530HA5-7 25-2 23-3 13-2 28330HA7-8 26-6 24-0 15-3 34831HA5-7 25-11 24-1 13-3 29531HA7-8 27-3 24-10 15-5 36033HA5-7 27-5 25-8 13-7 31733HA8-8 29-5 27-1 16-5 41234HA5-8 28-2 25-11 14-5 349

Rise

Notes:• All structures require special features and full time monitoring

per AASHTO design & construction requirements. • These geometries are based on arch shapes developed

by industry that are typically no longer used and present construction challenges during backfilling.

• Suitable high profile arch geometries can be provided in Super•Cor® (15" x 5.5" corrugation profile). Super•Cor® arches do not require special features or full time monitoring and generally have lower installed costs.

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Bottom Span

Total Rise

34HA8-10 30-1 26-9 18-1 46736HA6-8 30-3 28-2 15-5 39936HA8-10 31-7 28-4 18-4 49737HA6-8 30-3 28-2 15-5 39937HA7-10 31-8 28-6 17-9 48437HA8-12 32-4 27-11 19-11 55438HA6-10 31-9 28-8 17-3 47038HA8-12 33-1 28-9 20-1 57139HA6-10 32-6 29-6 17-4 48439HA8-12 33-10 29-7 20-3 58841HA6-10 34-0 31-2 17-8 51441HA7-12 34-7 30-7 19-10 59141HA8-13 35-3 30-7 21-3 64541HA11-13 37-3 32-6 23-5 74742HA6-10 34-8 31-11 17-10 52942HA7-12 35-4 31-5 20-0 60842HA8-13 36-0 31-5 21-5 66342HA11-13 38-0 33-5 23-6 767

PEAR SHAPED UNDERPASS

Span

Rise

Notes: • All structures require special features and full time monitoring

per AASHTO design & construction requirements.• These geometries are based on shapes developed by industry

that are typically no longer used and present construction challenges during backfilling.

• Suitable custom geometries can be provided in Super•Cor® (15" x 5.5" corrugation profile). Super•Cor® structures do not require special features or full time monitoring and generally have lower installed costs.

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Bottom Span

Total Rise

25 PS 5-24-15 23-8 25-8 14-11 481

22 PS 7-22-20 24-0 25-10 15-1 496

27 PS 7-20-21 25-6 25-11 15-10 521

27 PS 5-25-18 24-10 27-8 16-9 544

30 PS 6-26-16 27-5 27-0 18-1 578

28 PS 5-30-12 26-8 28-3 18-0 593

27 PS 8-22-25 28-1 27-10 16-10 624

2 PS 7-24-24 328-7 30-7 19-7 689

32 PS 8-23-25 30-0 29-8 20-0 699

34 PS 7-24-26 30-0 31-2 19-11 736

Span

Maximum Span

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Total Rise

10-VE-6 7-7 8-5 50

11-VE-6 8-1 9-0 56

9-VE-9 8-7 9-6 62

10-VE-9 9-1 10-0 70

14-VE-6 9-7 10-7 78

15-VE-6 10-0 11-1 85

16-VE-6 10-6 11-8 95

17-VE-6 11-0 12-1 102

18-VE-6 11-9 12-9 117

16-VE-9 11-1 13-1 124

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Total Rise

17-VE-9 12-6 13-10 134

18-VE-9 12-10 14 - 4 144

19-VE-9 13-7 14-11 155

20-VE-9 13-9 15-3 167

12-VE-18 14-3 15-10 178

13-VE-18 14-9 16-3 191

14-VE-18 15-3 16-11 203

15-VE-18 15-9 17-5 216

14-VE-20 16-3 17-11 230

No.

Size (ft-in)End Area (ft2)

Max Span

Total Rise

15-VE-20 16-9 18-6 244

18-VE-18 17-3 19-1 258

19-VE-18 17-8 19-6 272

18-VE-20 18-2 20-1 288

19-VE-20 18-8 20-6 302

19-VE-21 19-2 21-2 319

20-VE-21 19-8 21-9 336

21-VE-21 20-1 22-3 352

22-VE-21 20-6 22-9 370

VERTICAL ELIPSE

Span

Rise

21

TYPICAL FOUNDATION OPTIONS

END TREATMENTS AND CUSTOMIZATIONS

Typical Corrugated Steel Footing

Typical Concrete Footing with Base Channel

Typical Concrete Footing with Keyway

Typical Deep Foundation

Typical Skew

Typical Step Bevel

Typical Skew with Concrete Headwall

Typical Reinforced Hopper Frame (Mining)

Cast-In-Place anchor bolts or drilled-in mechanical anchors per foundation designer

Steel bearing plate, if specified by foundation designer

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