The bridge replacement using precast concrete components not only preserved the iconic three-span arch design but also restored a vital connection between the towns of Greenwich and Easton in record time.

Project Stakeholders

• Owner: Washington County, NY
• Contractor: Kubricky Construction Corp.
• Design Engineer / Engineer of Record: Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
• Completion Date: 2019

Project Overview

When a 103-year-old bridge spanning the scenic Battenkill River began to show its age, it needed more than just a routine fix. It needed a durable, fast, and community-focused solution. 

Completed in under seven months, this award-winning project combined engineering precision, architectural sensitivity, and accelerated construction to deliver long-term regional value while honoring a piece of New York’s transportation history.

Located between Greenwich and Easton in Washington County, NY, the project involved a full bridge replacement using precast concrete arch spans, fabricated just two miles from the site.

Scope and Details

Replacing the century-old bridge was crucial for restoring safe, efficient traffic flow along a key connector for local residents, businesses, and the nearby Hollingsworth & Vose paper mill. The original bridge was weight-restricted and lacked shoulders or pedestrian accommodations, limiting both access and economic growth. 

This project utilized an accelerated bridge construction approach driven by precast concrete arch spans. Fort Miller fabricated 84 precast units, including 48 arch segments and 36 precast headwall panels, at its nearby facility. Each of the three spans was assembled using two 8-piece half-arches that met at the crown and were secured with a closure pour.

To preserve the natural and historical setting, the precast headwalls were cast with a stone-textured formliner and stained to replicate the original masonry appearance. All river work was carefully managed to maintain stream flow and minimize habitat disruption during construction.

The structure includes three precast concrete arch spans of approximately 88 feet each, forming a total length of 300 feet. The heaviest unit weighed in at 54,000 pounds. In total, Fort Miller supplied 84 high-quality precast components for the project.

This bridge replacement using precast avoided the need for long-term falsework over the Battenkill River and allowed for safer, faster construction in a sensitive environmental corridor. The new structure offers wider lanes, safe shoulders, and a 5-foot sidewalk, dramatically improving access and safety.

Impact and Innovation

This bridge replacement using precast concrete exemplifies the benefits of combining smart design, local manufacturing, and accelerated construction techniques. With Fort Miller’s expert fabrication and close coordination, this rural bridge replacement project delivered long-term value, regional connectivity, and award-winning design, all while preserving the natural beauty of the Battenkill River.

This project was recognized with:

• The 2020 ABCD Bridge Award from the Eastern NY Chapter
• An Honorable Mention in the 2021 PCI Design Awards for innovative use of precast concrete

There’s no project too big or too small for Fort Miller. Whether it’s a massive urban viaduct or a local county road crossing, the same standards of engineering, quality, and speed apply. The County Route 113 bridge replacement was small in scale, but it has a lasting impact.