placing steel girders weighing approximately 55,000 pounds per pair.
Each of the SANY cranes in Central Bridge’ s fleet brought a unique set of capabilities to the Springdale bypass bridge job:
• SANY SCA1000A lattice boom crawler crane, with a 110-ton lifting capacity and a 212-foot maximum tip height features a self-assembly system that eliminates the need for an assist crane, and retractable crawlers that make it easy to transport and position.
• SANY SCA1350A lattice boom crawler crane, with a 150-ton lifting capacity and
250-foot maximum tip height offers extra reach and power while optional fixed and luffing jibs extend its versatility.
• SANY SCA900TB telescopic boom crawler crane, with a 90-ton lifting capacity and a 154-foot full power, five-section boom provides pick-and-carry versatility and a bi-fold jib for flexibility, along with self-retracting crawlers for variable site conditions.
Precision Positioning
“ On the bypass project, we had three cranes working side by side at times,” said Gary Quinonez, president of Central Bridge.“ Each bridge required precise tandem and transfer lifts. The SCA1000A and SCA900TB cranes would start the lift and move the bridge girder into position and then the SCA1000A would hand off to the SCA1350A for final placement.
“ The picks and moves required power, precision and perfect coordination,” Quinonez continued.“ And on a project of this scale, reliability is everything. We needed cranes that could handle heavy, precise lifts day after day. The SANY cranes performed exceptionally well and were highly dependable.”
Founded in 2019, Central Bridge is a relatively new company. Along with fielding
In position, SANY SCA1000A and SCA900TB cranes would start the lift and move the bridge girders into position and then the SCA1000A would hand off to the SCA1350A for final placement.
14 March 6, 2026 www. contractorshotline. com