Petrochemical Equipment Move - Texas

Context

A Gulf Coast refinery expansion required the delivery of a 450-ton reactor vessel from the Port of Houston to an inland facility. The load dimensions exceeded standard OS/OW thresholds, requiring superload permits and detailed bridge analysis for every crossing.

The Challenge

Texas superload permits require detailed engineering analysis for every bridge crossing, with documentation that must withstand TxDOT scrutiny. The client's previous vendor had provided incomplete bridge data, resulting in a 6-week permit delay and $180,000 in standby charges on a similar project.

The Solution

RoadScope's bridge clearance analysis module was used to document every overhead and load-bearing structure along the route. GPS-tagged photos with precise measurements created an auditable record that satisfied TxDOT engineering review. The platform's real-time collaboration allowed the engineering team to review field data as it was collected.

Results

Permit approval was achieved in 18 days — less than half the typical timeline for superloads in the region. The move was completed without incident, and the documentation package was retained by the client as a template for future projects.

Deliverables

• Superload route survey with GPS-tagged documentation
• Bridge analysis package for 34 structures
• Utility coordination map
• Escort vehicle route briefing
• Post-move as-built documentation