Acrow Installs Modular Steel Bridge for Quebec Rehabilitation Project

Event summary

  • Acrow supplied an 180-foot modular steel bridge to replace the aging Henri-Raby Bridge in Brownsburg-Chatham, Quebec, which was closed in December 2024 for safety reasons.
  • The temporary bridge, rented to contractor Maurécon Inc. and installed by Gelco Construction Inc., supports single-lane, bi-directional traffic and is expected to remain in place throughout most of 2026.
  • The structure features an epoxy aggregate deck and was designed to a Live Load of CL-625, accommodating both vehicles and pedestrians.

The big picture

Acrow's involvement in the Brownsburg-Chatham project underscores the growing need for temporary infrastructure solutions in aging transportation networks. The modular steel bridge highlights the strategic advantage of rapid deployment and minimal environmental impact, aligning with broader trends in sustainable construction and infrastructure modernization. The project's scale and efficiency could set a precedent for similar initiatives in regions with deteriorating bridges.

What we're watching

Project Timeline
Whether Acrow can maintain its rapid-response capabilities for similar projects, given the bridge's expected duration through most of 2026.
Market Demand
How the success of this project will influence demand for modular steel solutions in other aging infrastructure markets.
Regulatory Compliance
The pace at which regulatory bodies like MTMD will adopt temporary solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

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