Our Story

For over 40 years, LCI has been a leader in the timber bridge construction industry. Founded with the purpose to inform and educate municipalities on the design and use of glued laminated timber for bridge construction. We have grown from a modest inception to a trusted partner for engineers, contractors, and municipalities across the United States. Our passion for craftsmanship and sustainable solutions has enabled us to deliver over a thousand successful engineered timber projects that stand the test of time.

Our Mission

At LCI, we are committed to delivering high-quality bridge solutions that combine durability, sustainability, and aesthetic excellence. Our mission is to engineer bridge solutions that meet today’s infrastructure demands and are faster, easier, and more economical to construct.

Our Values

  • Sustainability: We are dedicated to using eco-friendly materials and processes, ensuring that our timber bridges leave a minimal carbon footprint.

  • Innovation: We continuously strive to innovate, utilizing the latest technologies in engineered wood products, such as glued laminated timber (glulam).

  • Craftsmanship: Quality is at the heart of everything we do. Every bridge we design and manufacture is built with precision, ensuring structural integrity and longevity.

  • Customer-Centric Approach: We prioritize our clients' needs and work closely with them to deliver custom-engineered solutions tailored to their unique specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We specialize in both vehicular and pedestrian timber bridges. Our bridges are custom engineered to meet the unique span and width requirements of each site, while providing the structural capacity to carry all designated live loads.

  • Glued laminated timber (glulam) is a high-strength engineered wood product allowing for long spans and heavy loads that is cost competitive. This makes it ideal for bridge construction.

  • Timber bridges offer a natural aesthetic, sustainability, and cost-effective construction, with faster installation compared to steel or concrete. Timber bridge components are lightweight, easy to handle, and eco-friendly, as they capture and store carbon throughout their lifespan.

  • Our timber bridges are treated in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO M133 (AASHTO 2017b) making them able to hold up to environmental wear offering decades of performance. Our bridges are also engineered to withstand heavy loads.

  • To the greatest extent possible, we source our timber from sustainable and certified sources.

  • Routine inspections, cleaning, and occasional timber treatment help extend the lifespan of the bridges. We can provide detailed maintenance guidelines for all our projects.

  • Absolutely. We offer fully custom-engineered bridge solutions based on your specific requirements, including site conditions, traffic loads, and aesthetic preferences.

  • We provide all necessary timber bridge hardware, including fasteners, plates, and brackets, designed to integrate seamlessly with our timber bridge solutions.

  • We work with a range of industries, including municipalities, private developments, parks, and transportation departments, providing bridges for both public and private projects.

  • You can reach out to us via our Contact Us page, or call us directly to discuss your project and receive a free quote.