Efficient Bridge Project Support for Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Client: Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company
Equipment Hauled: Manitowoc 14000 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
Route: Houston, TX to Salt Lake City, UT
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Scope: Multi-load crane disassembly and transport, single-day load-out and delivery
Challenge: Tight Project Schedule & Complex Equipment
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, a leader in large-scale infrastructure projects, was tasked with replacing a key bridge span outside Salt Lake City. A Manitowoc 14000—a massive crawler crane weighing over 140,000 lbs fully assembled - was needed on-site and operational within a narrow delivery window. The crane was located at a Houston yard and needed to be disassembled, transported across state lines, and reassembled at the Utah job site within 48 hours.
The client was focused on minimizing costly downtime. A traditional multi-day loading and transport approach would have required multiple days of both loading and unloading crews on each end, adding expenses and complexity.
Our Solution: Precision-Executed, Single-Day Turnaround
Rocky Mountain Heavy Haul mobilized a specialized team to execute the entire operation in a compressed timeline, focusing on:
Pre-project logistics planning: RMHH coordinated directly with site supervisors and crane techs in both Texas and Utah to develop a detailed load map for the Manitowoc 14000's components.
Fleet allocation: The project required 7 loads, including:
Main body on a dual-lane RGN
Boom sections via stretch flatbeds
Counterweights on standard flatbeds
Auxiliary parts on stepdecks and hot shots
Same-day load-out: All equipment was loaded in Houston in a single day, thanks to synchronized arrival of trucks, crane disassembly crews, and RMHH's on-site coordinator.
Direct line-haul delivery: RMHH trucks ran non-stop with approved permitting and pilot car escorts to deliver all loads to Salt Lake City the very next day.
Results: Time & Cost Savings for the Contractor
Eliminated multiple-day crew deployments at both origin and destination
Reduced total handling costs for the Manitowoc 14000
Met project scheduling targets with no delays to bridge installation
Maintained FMCSA compliance with all permits, escorts, and securement requirements for oversize/overweight freight
Client Testimonial
“Rocky Mountain Heavy Haul didn’t just move a crane - they moved our entire project schedule forward. Their ability to load out and deliver everything in a 24-hour window saved us days of work and tens of thousands in labor costs.”
Conclusion
This successful crane transport showcases Rocky Mountain Heavy Haul's unmatched ability to handle complex, time-sensitive freight for the construction industry. Whether it's a single oversize load or a multi-truck project move, RMHH brings the experience, precision, and commitment to getting the job done right - the first time, on time.
