Grade Separation System


Patented Technology (patenet. N0 2920654)

GSS is our latest innovation: a cost effective method for the construction of bridge underpasses at any live traffic intersection.

It is a construction method to eliminate level rail crossing intersections by building an underpass in a fraction of the time and cost that traditional methods have previously proposed. This is done by eliminating rail traffic detours and performing construction operations in rail closures of as little as four hour closures at a time. GSS increases public safety by building underpasses faster and cheaper than ever before, increasing the feasibility of these much-needed infrastructure projects.

Build your underground grade separation smarter. Eliminate rail detours and increase intersection safety with significant cost and time savings.

Build During Open Traffic

  • Reduce construction times;
  • Eliminate long-term detours;
  • Safely work beside traffic.

Eliminate Waste

  • Fewer temporary structures;
  • Reusable GSS trenchboxes;
  • Reusable steel lagging.

Improve Build Times

  • 4hr at-a-time rail closures;
  • Constructable year-round;
  • Common construction methods.


Eliminate the dangers of intersections, and build an underpass more cost-effectively than ever before.

Cost Effective

  • Fewer materials
  • No shoo-flies
  • Less work!

Improved Safety

  • Reduce accidents
  • Remove conflict zones
  • Smarter infrastructure

Increased Efficiency

  • Faster travel times
  • Reduce GHG emissions
  • Reduce noise pollution

Adaptable Solution

  • CA & USA standards
  • Any intersection
  • Rail, roads, and more


Guides & Example Procedures

Multi-Span Rail Bridge Procedure

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Single Span Procedure

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Multilane Highway Procedure

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Construction of a Single-Span Rail Bridge

Procedure

  • 1. Install caissons.
  • 2. Precast substructure segments.
  • 3. Bury them in a 4 hr rail traffic closure.
  • 4. Prepare bridge span.
  • 5. Close rail for another 4 hrs and move span.
  • 6. Excavate, build walls and road.

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