Garrison Slough Trestle Bridge Demolition & Reconstruction
Customer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), AK
Completion Date: September 2024
Contract: $5.9M
Service: Civil
Project Highlights
The Garrison Slough Trestle Bridge replacement project demanded both speed and precision. Located in a mission critical zone that supports Eielson AFB’s fuel supply, power plant, and security infrastructure, a failing bridge was replaced in a carefully orchestrated effort during a limited two-week railroad shutdown window. Utilizing a strategic approach to planning and tireless execution, our team completed the project more than two months ahead of schedule.
- Diverted water using sheet pile dams, diversion culverts, and dewatering pumps to allow for below-water-table excavation work.
- Demolished the failing railroad trestle bridge and a section of Arctic Avenue to clear the way for reconstruction.
- Installed new precast concrete headwalls, 60-inch culverts, and structural steel tie rods to ensure long-term infrastructure durability and resilience.
- Protected base-critical transportation routes and utilities and managed potentially contaminated soils.
- Completed 65 days ahead of schedule within a high-stakes, time-sensitive window.