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Culvert Rehabilitation
What is Culvert Rehabilitation?
Culvert rehabilitation restores the performance and stability of stormwater and drainage culverts that have been compromised by settlement, leaks, or erosion. Through trenchless polymer injection, voids are filled, soils are stabilized, and watertight barriers are established to extend culvert life without costly replacement.
Problems Solved
- Settlement undermining culverts and surrounding soils
- Groundwater infiltration causing leaks and soil loss
- Structural cracking or joint separation in culverts
- Erosion and void formation beneath or around culvert pipes
- Costly failures and flooding from compromised drainage
Types of Polymers Used
High-Density Polyurethane Foams
- Expands to densify and stabilize loose backfill soils
- Provides lightweight reinforcement without added soil pressure
- Cures rapidly to minimize operational disruption
Structural Polyurethane Resins
- Creates rigid reinforcement zones behind walls and utilities
- Transfers structural loads to stable ground layers
- Extends service life of supported structures
Hydro-Insensitive Polymers
- Expands and cures in wet or groundwater conditions
- Seals voids and prevents erosion in saturated soils
- Provides long-term durability in challenging sites
Benefits of Culvert Rehabilitation
Culvert rehabilitation with polymer injection strengthens soils, seals leaks, and restores culverts to working condition without excavation. These solutions protect stormwater systems and extend infrastructure life at lower cost.
Restore Stormwater Systems Without Full Replacement
- Seals leaks and infiltration in culvert structures
- Restores support and prevents settlement failures
- Extends service life without full replacement
- Minimizes disruption to stormwater and roadway systems
Key Applications
Highway & Roadway Culverts
Reinforces culverts supporting major transportation corridors
Rail Culverts
Stabilizes drainage structures beneath rail beds and embankments
Stormwater Drainage Systems
Restores water tightness and soil stability around culverts
Flood Control Structures
Protects against infiltration and settlement in levee culverts
Utility Crossings
Seals voids and restores stability where culverts intersect utilities
Municipal Drainage Facilities
Extends the life of city-owned storm water systems
Services
Culvert rehabilitation is supported by these services:
Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization
Strengthens weak or eroded soils near structures
Waterproofing & Leak Sealing
Waterproofing & Leak Sealing
Seals infiltration in culverts and joints
Settlement Mitigation
Settlement Mitigation
Corrects soil movement impacting culvert alignment
Structural Reinforcement
Structural Reinforcement
Provides long-term strength for compromised culverts
Curtain Grouting
Curtain Grouting
Forms watertight barriers around culverts to block infiltration and prevent soil erosion
How the Process Works
1
Investigation
Culverts inspected for leaks, voids, and settlement issues
2
Planning
Injection design tailored to culvert type and soil conditions
3
Access
Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal surface disruption
4
Injection
Expanding polymers stabilize soils and seal culvert structures
5
Monitoring
Placement tracked in real time to ensure water tightness and stability
6
Validation
Final inspection confirms restored function and durability
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