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Build the Future of Infrastructure with FP McCann’s Precast Concrete Bridges
Revolutionise your construction timelines and project budgets with our precision-engineered precast bridge systems. From our state-of-the-art facility in Toomebridge, we deliver superior-quality bridge beams and the innovative Flexi Arch system across the UK and Ireland.
Why Precast Concrete? The Superior Choice for Modern Infrastructure
In an industry where time, safety, and quality are paramount, precast concrete has emerged as the gold standard for bridge construction. Precast concrete offers a controlled, efficient, and reliable alternative, unlike traditional on-site casting, which is vulnerable to weather delays, quality inconsistencies, and extended timelines. By manufacturing components in a factory-controlled environment, we ensure every piece meets exacting standards before it ever reaches your site. This methodology, known as Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC), minimises public disruption, reduces project costs, and delivers a final structure built to last for generations.
| Feature | Precast Concrete Construction | Traditional On-Site Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Speed | Days or Weeks | Months or Years |
| Quality Control | High (Factory Controlled) | Variable (Site-dependent) |
| Public Disruption | Minimal | Significant |
| Weather Dependency | Low | High |
| Design Life | Up to 120 Years | Variable |
Our Precast Bridge Solutions
At FP McCann, we offer a comprehensive range of precast bridge solutions engineered for performance and reliability. Each system is designed to meet rigorous UK and Irish infrastructure standards, ensuring your project’s success from day one.
1. Precast Bridge Beams
Our precast concrete bridge beams form the backbone of countless infrastructure projects. Manufactured under stringent factory conditions, they guarantee quality and consistency that on-site construction cannot match. Delivered directly to your location, our beams are ready for immediate installation, empowering contractors to accelerate project timelines while ensuring structural integrity.
Key Features:
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- Standard and Bespoke Designs: Available in a range of standard profiles or custom-designed to your project’s exact specifications.
- High-Strength Concrete: Engineered for maximum load-bearing capacity and long-term durability.
- Rapid Installation: Designed for swift assembly, drastically reducing on-site labour and construction schedules.
2. The Flexi Arch Bridge System
An Award-Winning Innovation in Bridge Construction
The Flexi Arch is FP McCann’s patented, award-winning precast arch system that transforms short-span bridge construction. This innovative solution combines a traditional arch’s strength with precast manufacturing’s efficiency. The system is delivered to the site as flat-packed units, uniquely forming their predetermined arch shape as they are lifted. This groundbreaking design eliminates the need for centring or supporting formwork, making it one of the fastest and most cost-effective bridge systems on the market.
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- Patented Design: A unique, self-supporting arch structure that requires no centring.
- Rapid, Safe Installation: Units are craned into place in hours, not days, minimising risk and labour.
- Sustainable & Versatile: Ideal for various applications, from pedestrian footbridges to highway crossings, with a minimal environmental footprint.
Benefits of Precast Bridge Systems
- Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC): Off-site manufacturing and rapid on-site installation reduce labour requirements and slash construction times.
- Exceptional Quality & Durability: Factory-controlled production ensures a superior finish, with a design life of up to 120 years.
- Lower Project Costs: Reduced construction time, minimised waste, and lower labour needs deliver significant cost savings across the project lifecycle.
- Minimised Public Disruption: Faster installation means fewer road closures, reduced traffic delays, and less impact on local communities.
- Sustainable Bridge Construction: Precast concrete is long-lasting, recyclable, and environmentally responsible, supporting sustainable infrastructure goals.
- Slash Construction Time by up to 75% Our off-site manufacturing and rapid installation processes are at the heart of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC). Moving most of the construction into a controlled factory environment, we help you avoid on-site delays, reduce labour requirements, and complete projects in a fraction of the time. For a recent project on the A46, our Flexi Arch system was installed in just two days, compared to an estimated three weeks for traditional methods.
- Guarantee Superior Quality and a 120-Year Design Life. Every FP McCann precast component is produced under rigorous quality controls that are impossible to replicate on a live construction site. This ensures a flawless finish, exceptional structural integrity, and a final product designed to withstand the test of time, backed by a 120-year design life.
- Achieve Significant Project Cost Savings. Faster construction, reduced labour, and minimal on-site waste translate into significant cost savings. Our precast solutions reduce the need for costly formwork, on-site material storage, and extensive traffic management, delivering economic benefits over the entire project lifecycle.
- Minimise Public Disruption Our ability to get in, get the job done, and get out faster means fewer road closures, reduced traffic congestion, and less impact on local communities and businesses. We help you keep the public on your side while delivering critical infrastructure upgrades.
- Champion Sustainable Construction. We are committed to building a greener future. Our manufacturing processes are designed to minimise waste and recycle resources wherever possible. Precast concrete is a durable, long-lasting material that reduces the need for future repairs and replacements, contributing to a more sustainable built environment.
Proven Success: Our Bridges in Action
Don’t just take our word for it. See how FP McCann’s precast solutions have empowered contractors and local authorities to deliver outstanding infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
Case Study: Ashton Jubilee FlexiArch Bridge
“The application of sprayed concrete to the bridge deck soffit in 1974 has made it far more difficult to assess the full extent of the problem. Wilde consulting engineers suggested using the FlexiArch System to provide the best value for money solution,” Peter Robinson, Executive Member for Transport and Development, Tameside Council.
- Project: Jubilee Bridge Refurbishment, Ashton, Tameside, Greater Manchester
- Challenge: Strengthen the 88 year old Jubilee Bridge that had been weakened by extensive steel reinforcement corrosion and spalling concrete.
- Solution: FP McCann provided 14 precast FlexiArch Units with a span of 7.4m that were installed over a 36 hour period to strengthen the structure
- Outcome: The Bridge was shipped over a two day period and installed within 36hrs costing only £420,000 for the repair and providing the structure with a 120 year design life.
Case Studies
FP McCann Precast Bridge System used in Rail Replacement Project
FP McCann Precast Bridge System used in Aylesbury Bridge Replacement Project
FlexiArch used in Railway Crossing in Blackburn Lancashire
FlexiArch used in Bridge Construction in Lancashire
FP McCann Precast Bridge System used in West Sussex Rail Replacement Project
FlexiArch used in Ashton Jubilee Bridge Refurbishment
