09/21/2026
Ever wonder what actually carries the load of a bridge?
Meet the GIRDERS.
Girders are the primary longitudinal structural members that support the bridge deck and transfer loads through the structure to the piers and abutments below. Depending on the bridge design, they can be fabricated from steel, precast concrete, timber, or other engineered materials. From transportation and setting to alignment and final installation, girder er****on is a critical stage of bridge construction.
At Formula, bridges are what we do — and over the next few weeks, we’re breaking down the components that bring them together.
Bridges 101 — built to help you understand what’s underneath the road you travel every day.