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Image of equipment with Veit logo at the McClugage Bridge project demolition. Image of equipment with Veit logo at the McClugage Bridge project demolition.

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.

Work included barge-supported demolition activities and coordinated marine logistics to maintain navigational safety and minimize disruption to river traffic. Access to substructure and pier elements required operations in shallow water conditions, supported by mechanical dredging to manage sediment, maintain working elevations, and facilitate safe recovery of demolition materials while protecting the navigation channel and meeting environmental compliance requirements.

Concrete and structural steel were carefully segregated and recycled, with approximately 95 percent of materials diverted from landfill in support of project sustainability goals.

The McClugage Bridge removal highlights Veit’s expertise in Illinois River bridge demolition and large-scale transportation infrastructure removal. Through detailed planning, environmental stewardship, and close coordination with contractors and regulatory agencies, Veit successfully delivered a complex bridge dismantling project that prioritized safety, sustainability, and protection of the surrounding waterway and community.

Market
municipal & public
Owner
Johnson Brothers Corporation
Type of Project
Demolition, Marine
Project Scope
Veit carried out demolition of a multi-span bridge using controlled explosive demolition, barge supported operations and coordinated marine logistics. Mechanical dredging was used to access piers, manage sediment and elevations, recover debris, and protect the navigation channel while meeting regulatory requirements.
Duration
April 2024 - November 2024

Challenges We Solved

01.
Active River Demolition
Managed removal of a nearly mile-long bridge over a navigable river.
02.
Environmental and Navigation Protection
Protected the navigation channel and met environmental requirements during sediment handling and debris recovery.
03.
Material Recycling
Recycled concrete and steel, diverting about 95% of materials from landfill.
04.
Shallow-Water Access
Built temporary causeways and supported dredging to maintain access and work elevations.
01.
Active River Demolition
Managed removal of a nearly mile-long bridge over a navigable river.
02.
Environmental and Navigation Protection
Protected the navigation channel and met environmental requirements during sediment handling and debris recovery.
03.
Material Recycling
Recycled concrete and steel, diverting about 95% of materials from landfill.
04.
Shallow-Water Access
Built temporary causeways and supported dredging to maintain access and work elevations.
Ariel view of Veit McClugage Bridge project demolition in progress.
Image at night of the Veit McClugage Bridge project water dredging.
Image of Veit crew on boat at the McClugage Bridge project demolition.
Image of Veit McClugage Bridge project demolition in action.
Close-up view of Veit McClugage Bridge project and Veit equipment.
Ariel view of Veit McClugage Bridge project demolition.
Veit McClugage Bridge project water view.
Ariel view of McClugage Bridge with Veit equipment on barges.
Ariel view of McClugage Bridge with Veit equipment.
Image of Shannon North and Cindy Beer North at McClugage Bridge project in front of Veit trailer.