Acrow installs temporary bridges on Cedar Point Causeway

Acrow installed two modular steel bridges on the Cedar Point Causeway in Sandusky, Ohio, to keep traffic moving to Six Flags’ Cedar Point ahead of a major multi-year reconstruction project. The bridges opened before the park’s May 9 season start and are expected to stay in service through late fall 2026.

Why it matters: - The temporary bridges help maintain access to Cedar Point during a major causeway reconstruction and expansion planned to begin in fall 2026. - The project supports smoother traffic flow for millions of annual visitors using the nearly one-mile causeway from the Lake Erie peninsula to the mainland. - The installation reduces disruption during the 2026 amusement park season while long-term infrastructure work gets underway.

What happened: - Acrow installed two modular steel bridges on the Cedar Point Causeway in Sandusky, Ohio. - The bridges were placed to improve access to Cedar Point, the 364-acre amusement park operated by Six Flags. - The work was completed ahead of the park’s May 9 opening day. - The bridges were expected to remain in service through late fall 2026.

The details: - Kokosing Construction Company contacted Acrow in early March 2026 about the accelerated schedule. - Rental bridge components began arriving on site later that month. - Assembly of the first structure started within days, with an Acrow field service representative providing on-site technical guidance. - A concrete pedestal was poured to achieve the correct elevation before the first bridge was slid onto its bearings. - The first bridge was installed 10 days after assembly began. - Decking and guardrails were installed as assembly of the second bridge got underway. - The second structure was placed on its bearings on April 15. - Each bridge is 110 feet long, or 33.53 meters. - One bridge is 20 feet wide, or 6.1 meters, and includes a footwalk to carry utilities. - The other bridge is 24 feet wide, or 7.35 meters, and includes a partial footwalk for signage. - Both bridges have asphalt overlay deck surfaces. - Both bridges were designed to AASHTO HL-93.

Between the lines: - The project shows how modular steel bridges can compress timelines on critical access routes without waiting for permanent construction to finish. - Acrow’s rental inventory and rapid assembly model are built for projects that need fast deployment and limited downtime. - The setup also shows how temporary bridge solutions can support both vehicle traffic and site utilities during phased construction.

What's next: - The Cedar Point Causeway is scheduled for major reconstruction and expansion beginning in fall 2026. - The temporary bridges should bridge the gap between the 2026 operating season and the larger infrastructure project. - Acrow said its bridges are available for rent or purchase for permanent, temporary, military and emergency use.

The bottom line: - Acrow’s modular bridges are keeping Cedar Point accessible now, while the causeway prepares for a long-term rebuild.