McClugage Bridge

Demolition, Dredging

Project Overview

Veit served as the demolition subcontractor to Johnson Brothers Corporation for the removal of the original eastbound U.S. 150 McClugage Bridge spanning the Illinois River between Peoria & East Peoria, Illinois.

Following completion of the replacement tied-arch structure, Veit executed complex river demolition operations to safely dismantle the retired long-span cantilever bridge while maintaining environmental compliance & navigational safety.

Concrete & structural steel components were segregated & recycled, with approximately 95 percent of bridge materials diverted from landfill in alignment with project sustainability goals.

The McClugage Bridge demolition showcases Veit’s expertise delivering large-scale transportation infrastructure removals in active river environments. Through detailed planning, environmental stewardship, & coordination with multiple contractors & regulatory agencies, Veit helped advance a critical Illinois River crossing replacement while minimizing impacts to the surrounding community & waterway.