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We’re proud to be a member of the AIL Group of Companies.

With engineered products for every application and operations that span the globe, the AIL Group of Companies brings a world of solutions to our customers.

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Big R is a certified LEED manufacturer

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About Us

Work with a national leader.
Big R Bridge is a national leader in developing engineered solutions in steel bridges, corrugated metal structures, retaining wall systems and corrugated pipe.

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Over 40 years of innovation

We’ve been supplying prefabricated bridges and custom engineered products across America for more than 40 years. We’ve handled more than 10,000 installations to date and create over 300 bridges a year.

All of our products are custom engineered to site conditions, and we excel in handling tough challenges. Along the way we’ve developed an approach that can save you and your clients money.


Save time and money with our accelerated approach

We have the in-house capability to provide design, engineering and fabrication on an accelerated schedule:

  • An engineering team of over 20 professionals licensed in 48 states
  • Nationwide shipping from our centrally located plants in Colorado and Texas
  • Facilities with the capacity to supply large, complex projects

This capability makes us fast – you can pass the savings on to your client – and flexible. We can jump into your project at any phase. A sketch (yes, that paper napkin will do fine) or an idea is all we need to get started.

Give us a shot. Let us show you we’re up to your challenge.


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Big R is certified by AISC

We're AISC certified for fabricating simple and major bridges and has attained fracture critical endorsement.

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National  Steel Bridge Alliance member

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Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance member

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National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association member

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