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PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS156 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 2 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comIn recent years, building bridges and viaducts with precast beams has become an increasingly popular option in Latin America. The versatility of this construction method allows for its implementation in major road infrastructure projects. The reduced construction time and the on-site fabrication of the beams eliminate high transportation costs. These factors were decisive when Ministries of Public Works had to choose how to construct these types of projects.ArgentinaThe Santa Fe %u2013 Santo Tom%u00e9 bridge will significantly improve traffic flow and road safety for those who travel daily between these two cities located in the province of Greater Buenos Aires.The new bridge will be 1,320 meters long and will be built parallel to the existing bridge, with the aim of facilitating access to the city of Santa Fe. Construction work on this infrastructure is being carried out on four fronts: two in the riverbed and two at the ends of each city. According to the Ministry of Transportation report, the project is currently 20% complete, with 108 of the 136 piles, 70 of the 136 columns, 44 of the 215 beams, and 15 of the 42 pile caps already installed.Mauro NogarinThe freelance journalist established a strong partnership with the Italian magazine Focus, publishing articles on European scientific research. He has also collaborated with the Italian geopolitical review Limes, the University of Bologna, and the American magazine Worldoil. He has published articles on various industrial sectors, including gas, petroleum, construction and cement.Bridges and viaducts with precast concrete mark a great success in Latin AmericaPrecast systems in major national bridge programsProduction of prestressed beams for the Santa Fe-Santo Tom%u00e9 Bridge projectPhotos: Santa Fe Government