WINGPOINT CONCRETE CULVERT-TO-BRIDGE CONVERSION
PROJECT OVERVIEW
At Wingpoint, Rycroft Construction was engaged to replace a collapsing culvert with a permanent, reinforced concrete bridge structure. The project involved constructing a heavy-duty concrete slab directly over the existing culvert, ensuring continuous and safe access even once the culvert failed. The result is a low-maintenance, long-term solution designed to handle regular rural traffic and variable ground conditions.
PROJECT DETAILS
KEY CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATED
Innovative conversion of failing culvert infrastructure into a bridge system.
Heavy reinforced concrete design and precise onsite installation.
Practical, efficient build completed under challenging site constraints.
Long-lasting, low-maintenance solution tailored for rural property access.
-
9 m long × 4 m wide × 300 mm thick reinforced concrete slab.
Over 2 tonnes of structural steel reinforcement incorporated throughout the slab for maximum strength and durability.
-
To provide a permanent and reliable access route by converting a deteriorating culvert into a reinforced bridge structure capable of supporting heavy vehicles and machinery.
-
Private agricultural client, Wingpoint.
TAKE A LOOK AT MORE PROJECTS
From bridge renewals to full rebuilds — see more of our work across the Wairarapa and beyond. Each project tells the story of a challenge overcome and a lasting structure delivered. Explore how Rycroft Construction designs, repairs, and builds bridges that stand the test of time
