Job Statistics: Case Study Questions & Answers What was the role of Haydon Bridge Company on this project? And why was Haydon Bridge chosen as a good fit for this job? The KYTC awarded the project to Hi-View LLC because of their competitive bid with Haydon Bridge Company, and on this project we were in…
Haydon Bridge Company is Kentucky’s premier bridge contractor for more than 50 years, with our family-owned company now spanning three generations. So, there is no question that we are experts on bridge construction, repair and rebuild. We work closely with engineers and our safety manager to ensure all parts of the construction process is reliable,…
What purposes do bridges provide in Kentucky? With the vast landscapes of Kentucky, bridges provide safe crossing over streams, rivers, lakes, ravines, railways, even over other highways, roads and pathways. Bridges offer safer and more convenient alternative routes, as opposed to ferry crossings or lengthy detours. Thus, bridges reduce travel time, distance, and the risk…
Crane operators play an essential role on any construction site, but on road and bridge construction, where lifting heavy materials, equipment, and objects is necessary, they play a key role to the success, quality and safety of each project. They also play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient progress of construction projects…
What are Bridge Foundations? The bridge foundations utilize various types of deep foundation applications to support roads and bridges. The foundation’s purpose is to provide stability, maintain the structural stability of the entire bridge, and safely carry the load that will pass over the bridge. Also, the foundation, when chosen correctly and installed with precision,…
First, what is a box culvert? A box culvert is a four-sided structure that channels water past an obstacle or to a subterranean waterway. Typically embedded or surrounded by soil, a culvert may be made from a pipe, reinforced concrete or other material. Box culverts, specifically, are four-sided concrete culvers made from precast or cast-in-place…
In our continuing effort to introduce you to some of the safe working practices used at Haydon Bridge, we now focus our attention on fall protection. In the bridge industry, proper fall protection is of the utmost importance. In this blog, we’ll help you understand what proper fall protection is, define the basic rule of…
What are the differences? While each wall may look similar from the untrained eye, each type of retaining wall varies in the process of construction and installation, as well as purpose and benefits. Three main purposes of retaining walls include: What type of wall is best in each situation? The type of retaining wall constructed…
Our mission statement includes safety as a priority, and it’s the focus of every project we complete and every contract we are awarded. While some may view safety as the necessary evil, at Haydon Bridge, we view it as a worthy investment in our people that is critical to our continued business success & growth. …
Haydon Bridge is always on the lookout for ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency. In this video, we are performing solid rock excavation for a pier footer using a drum cutter excavator attachment.