Rhode Bridge Replacement Project
Emergency bridge replacement on the R400 near Edenderry, completed on behalf of Offaly County Council, involving demolition, installation of precast culverts, in-situ works, and full road reinstatement.
Project Sector:
Road Infrastructure
Year Completed:
2023
Client:
Offaly County Council
Designer:
Offaly County Council
Location:
R400, Edenderry, Co. Offaly
Project Role:
Main Contractor & PSCS
Tower Plant & Civil Engineering Ltd was appointed as Main Contractor and PSCS to carry out urgent works on a structurally failing bridge on the R400. Under a full road closure managed by Tower, the existing structure was safely demolished and replaced. Key elements included:
- Installation of precast foundation rails and a bottomless precast culvert
- In-situ concrete deck construction
- Installation of high-containment kerbing and roadside fencing
- Resurfacing of the road and approaches
- Implementation of a temporary steel crash deck under the bridge to eliminate the need for river diversion during demolition





