Industry · Bridge Construction
Bridge work.
From the water up.
Pier construction, pile cap forming, cofferdam installation, falsework, and crane support — Sentinel sectional barges configure to the exact pier-to-pier dimensions of your span.
Pier work platforms
Configure barge sections around piers to give crews a stable working deck at any pier location.
Crane support
Heavy Duty Crane Barge sections support crawler cranes for girder placement and deck pours.
Cofferdam installation
Spud-anchored platforms hold position while sheet piling crews work around the perimeter.
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Bridge Construction FAQ
Direct answers about heavy deck barges, charter terms, and global delivery.
- A typical bridge pier crew runs four to eight Standard sections to create a 40×40 ft to 40×80 ft work platform around the pier. Crane piers add Heavy Duty sections under the crane footprint.
- Yes — with properly sized spuds set into the bed, the float holds station in moderate current. For heavy current we recommend Heavy Duty sections with multiple spud points for redundancy.