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Bridge Repair

Bridge abutment repair

Emergency Bridge Repair and Geohazard Mitigation for Transportation Infrastructure

Natural disasters can devastate transportation infrastructure in an instant—collapsing bridges, washing out foundations, and triggering landslides that threaten public safety and economic stability. GeoStabilization International specializes in emergency response bridge repair and geohazard mitigation, delivering fast, engineered solutions to stabilize, repair, and restore critical assets after severe weather or seismic events.

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How Natural Disasters Cause Bridge Failures

When disaster strikes, the impact on bridges and adjacent infrastructure can be catastrophic. Common natural hazard threats include:

  • Flooding and Scour: Undermining bridge piers, abutments, or embankments
  • Earthquakes: Causing foundation damage, deck displacement, or structural instability
  • Landslides and Debris Flows: Blocking or damaging bridge approaches and access roads
  • Wildfires: Weakening slope integrity and making structures vulnerable to post-fire erosion
  • Heavy Rain and Storm Events: Leading to embankment collapse, sinkholes, and structural movement

These conditions often lead to dangerous instability not only at the structure, but throughout the surrounding terrain. Our approach focuses on repairing both the bridge system and the underlying geohazard.

Geohazard Mitigation Services for Emergency Infrastructure Recovery

Our team doesn’t just repair bridges—we fix the cause of the failure. We provide full-scope geohazard mitigation services, including:

  • Scour Remediation using riprap, grout bags, and advanced foundation systems
  • Embankment and Slope Stabilization with soil nails, shotcrete, and mesh systems
  • Bridge Foundation Reinforcement using high-capacity micropiles, tiebacks, and ground anchors
  • Void Filling and Compaction Grouting to restore ground integrity
  • Rockfall and Debris Flow Barriers for long-term protection
  • Limited Access Solutions using spider excavators and rope access crews for remote terrain

All of our systems are engineered in-house and delivered through our turnkey design-build delivery model, reducing delays and simplifying coordination.

Excavator drilling into a shotcrete-covered slope beneath an overpass.

Emergency Response Capabilities

We understand that time is critical when public safety and mobility are at stake. Our teams are prepared to deploy on short notice, with experience responding to infrastructure emergencies across the U.S. and Canada.

  • 24/7 Rapid Response availability 
  • Specialized Equipment Fleet including spider excavators, casing drills, and slope access gear 
  • In-House Engineering for rapid assessment, design, and construction mobilization 
  • Helicopter Support for remote terrain or inaccessible sites 
  • Turnkey Contracting for single-point accountability and speed 

Whether you manage highways, rural roads, state routes, or urban arterials, our team brings the experience, tools, and urgency required to restore service quickly and safely.

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Why Choose GeoStabilization International

  • Nationwide Emergency Infrastructure Expertise
  • Thousands of Stabilization Projects Completed across North America
  • Proven Success on DOT, Municipal, and Public Works Assets
  • Specialized in Complex Terrain and Limited Access Conditions
  • Collaborative Approach with owners, engineers, and emergency managers

We don’t just fix the symptoms—we stabilize the cause and deliver long-term resilience in every solution.

Case Example: Emergency Bridge Stabilization After Flash Flooding

After flash flooding compromised a bridge's foundation and eroded its approach embankments, our team was on-site within 48 hours. We stabilized the slopes with soil nails and shotcrete, installed foundation micropiles beneath the compromised abutment, and rebuilt the drainage system to prevent future washouts. Traffic resumed within days, and the permanent fix was completed without lengthy detours or months of waiting for traditional contracting.

Shotcrete-reinforced bridge abutment under an overpass.

Client Reviews

Geohazard Mitigation for Transportation Infrastructure in Virginia

When you first appeared in our office, I could not conceive how important your work would be to the citizens of the Commonwealth, and how helpful it would be in mitigating some of our most difficult and prevalent geohazards. You have my highest respect.

I've certainly enjoyed interacting with you and everyone at GSI. You have a great bunch of people working with you and you provide an excellent product.

Project Support for Transportation Infrastructure in Virginia

Perry & Chris, I hope all is well. Every so often I think back on how both of you and GeoStabilization helped us out tremendously on the Rte. 17 project and put us back on schedule. We ended up finishing the Rte. 17 project 5 days ahead of schedule …. It will always stick in my mind. I wanted to see if you guys would be interested in giving me a price [for additional work].

Safety-Focused Transportation Project Support in South Carolina

As told by GSI Project Development Engineer: We had a site walk today with the gang from the SCDOT district as well as the statewide construction engineering group. They had good things to say about the professionalism and intelligence of our crew. In particular, one of the construction engineers pointed out that in all his years of working on projects, ours was the best and most thorough safety meeting he had attended.

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If a natural disaster has damaged your transportation infrastructure, GeoStabilization International® is ready to respond.

 24/7 Emergency Line: 855-579-0536

Nationwide Emergency Services for DOTs, Cities, Counties, and Transportation Authorities

Let us help you restore safe passage and protect your infrastructure against future threats.

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    Our Awards, Certifications, & Memberships

    ENR Regional Best Project 2023
    ADSC Safety Award
    GeoHazard Professionals Safety Recognition
    Gold Shovel Standard Certified
    GSI is a Directing Member of the Association of Geohazard Professionals
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