Retrofit Your Vehicle Bridges
Older structures can be upgraded with shop-fabricated components. Wheeler offers repair and retrofit components to extend the life of your existing bridge.
Timber Deck Systems
Lightweight timber deck systems are an effective way to improve and extend the life of older bridges. In many cases they can improve the load rating of longer bridges by providing less deadload than a concrete deck.
Typically offered as a panelized system, they are sized based on the existing components and loading requirements. Panels are shop-fabricated and shipped to your site. We include detailed plans and clearly mark pieces for simple and fast installation.
Multiple wear surface options are available.
No Scaffolding Required
Panelized deck systems can be installed deck-down. No need for staging scaffolding under the bridge.
High Quality Fix
Using properly treated and detailed materials is not a temporary fix. The new components will last the remaining life of the existing. This is not a “band-aid”.
Railing Upgrades
Crash-tested railing kits for TL-2 & TL-4 (meeting NCHRP 350) are available for panelized deck systems 6” or greater in thickness. Railing kits attach directly to the deck panels. Lighter railings are available if a crash-tested system is not required.