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  • WHAT IS TRI-SPAN? CONCAST’S INNOVATIVE SOLUTION!

    Tri-Span being installed on an construction site

    Have you seen those three-sided, flat-top, and open bottom precast culverts? Have you ever wondered what they are? They’re called Tri-Span.

    a tri-span unit being installed

    What are they for?

    Tri-Span is a highly effective and environmentally conscious solution for managing water flow in applications that involve streams, creeks, or other narrow waterways. These open bottom precast culverts, used in applications where we don’t want to disturb the existing waterway, are designed to meet the unique challenges of watercourse crossings, providing an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional full bridge construction.

    With their innovative geometry and environmental benefits, Tri-Span culverts offer enhanced performance, faster installation, and long-term durability, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of infrastructure projects.

    Custom In-House Engineering

    Tri-span unit suspended by a crane

    Each Tri-Span system is custom designed by our in-house engineering team according to your specifications, ensuring accuracy.

    Tri-Span units are placed on top of footings, which can be cast-in-place or precast. Our precast footings are innovative and cost-effective and can eliminate the need for piles where poor ground conditions exist.

    tri-span system being installed on a construction site

    KEY BENEFITS

    • Environmental protection of the streambed, aquatic habitat, and wildlife
    • Eco-friendly and sustainable
    • Low-profile, allowing for shallower installation
    • Adaptability – flat top geometry allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure
    • Reduced costs compared to full bridge installations
    • Time-efficient installation due to precast components

    SUPPORT FOR YOUR PROJECT

    We will work with you on your project from start to finish to ensure a smooth transition on all elements, including transportation, the installation process, and field services. Our team is readily available to assist in any way we can.

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    Interested in working with us? Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com.

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  • CONCAST’S HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025

    an ariel view of a large Tri-Span installation, box culverts installed in a Vault formation, and a four-cell box culvert crossing installation.

    We’re taking a quick look at some of our highlights from 2025, and we’re inviting you to take a trip down memory lane with us. Here are a few of the interesting and unique projects we completed:

    18 Metre Tri-Span – Brampton, ON

    an aerial view of a large Tri-Span bridge installation at a job site, with workers on top of the bridge.
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    • Over 150 pieces in total, including spans, wingwalls, and custom footings
    • Spans were a whopping 18-metres each – our largest to date!

    ‘The Vault’ – Nobleton, ON

    box culverts installed in a Vault formation
    ‘The Vault’ – Nobleton, ON
    • Residential storage tank completed underground to preserve usable greenspace above the system
    • 3048 mm x 3048 mm StormCrete products combined with a 3-tier GreenStorm system
    • Total tank volume: 7,607 m3

    4-Cell Culvert Crossing – Southwold, ON

    a four-cell culvert crossing installation, with an excavator in the background.
    4-Cell Culvert Crossing – Southwold, ON
    • This culvert crossing included 92 boxes, weighing 33,000 kg each, plus 8 skewed end sections
    • Boxes were 5486 mm x 2743 mm each

    Thank you for your support!

    2025 was a year filled with many incredible projects, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to designing and creating amazing infrastructure solutions in the year ahead and we will continue to push boundaries that further cements Concast (see what we did there) as a leader in the industry. Thanks for following along in our highlights from 2025.

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    Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com to start working on your next infrastructure project.

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  • NEED A CULVERT CROSSING? WE’VE GOT 3 SOLUTIONS FOR YOU!

    A culvert crossing can be created to direct water, vehicles, or pedestrians under/over a road or other embankment, allowing traffic and water to flow easily without obstacles. We have three options to choose from when creating your next culvert crossing:

    Box Culverts

    concrete box culverts stacked on each other in Concast's yard.

    Our precast box culverts can be configured with bends, radii, skews, and other customizations. They are available in 9 OPSS standard sizes, with custom sizing available.

    Tri-Span

    a concrete Tri-Span installation job site

    Tri-Span are three-sided box culverts and are an effective environmental option for managing water flow in applications involving streams, creeks or other narrow waterways.

    CON/SPAN

    construction installation job site.

    CON/SPAN are innovative pre-engineered precast arch system ranging in span sizes from 3.66 metres to 14.64 metres. They can also be customized for various vertical rises and section lengths, giving you flexibility in design.

    Start to Finish

    From design concepts and manufacturing to installation and support, we will work with you from start to finish on your culvert crossing project. Our team of in-house engineers can custom design the perfect solution for your application.

    If your project requires a culvert crossing, we have the products you need, the team to design and manufacture it, and the support you need to make it happen.

    Interested in Learning More?

    Please reach out our sales team for more information at sales@concastpipe.com.

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