By Don Brossart, General Manager, Spartan Construction
It is an honor that Spartan Construction is playing a role in the pre-construction work for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project—one of the most significant infrastructure investments in our region’s history and the largest project in the history of the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Spartan crews are on the ground relocating critical utilities and installing multi-conduit ductbanks so bridge construction can begin in earnest. Spartan efforts are quiet, precise, highly technical efforts that most people will never see, but that absolutely must be done right for everything that follows to succeed.
That’s the story of what we do at Spartan.
The Work You Don’t See—But Depend On Every Day
At Spartan Construction, we specialize in the infrastructure beneath your feet—the systems that carry water, move waste, protect roadways, and power modern life.
Water. Sewer. Storm. Ductbanks.
These systems are the backbone of every community, every highway, every airport, and every major project. And when they fail, everything above them is at risk.
That’s why this work demands more than just construction—it requires experience, precision, and foresight.
For more than 40 years, our Spartan team has been trusted to install, rehabilitate, and inspect these systems across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and beyond.
Water & Sewer: The Lifelines of Communities
Water and sewer systems are among the most critical—and most unforgiving—components of infrastructure.
At Spartan, we:
- Install and replace water mains and service lines
- Construct meter pits and structures
- Install, clean, inspect, and rehabilitate sanitary sewer systems
Every connection must be exact. Every grade must be right. Every joint must hold.
Because when water systems fail, communities lose access to essential services. When sewer systems fail, the consequences can be environmental, structural, and costly.
Our crews understand that responsibility. Spartan approaches every project knowing what we install today must perform reliably for decades.
Stormwater & Drainage: Protecting What We Build
If water and sewer systems are the lifelines, stormwater systems are the protection.
Improper drainage is one of the leading causes of roadway failure and infrastructure deterioration. That’s why Spartan has built a national reputation in:
- Storm sewer installation and rehabilitation
- Culvert cleaning and repair
- Subsurface drainage and underdrain systems
- Pipe jetting and cleaning
- Video inspection and laser profiling
We’ve seen firsthand how small failures underground can lead to major failures above ground. Spartan expertise helps prevent that.
Ductbanks: Powering the Modern World
Ductbanks are one of the fastest-growing and most critical aspects of infrastructure today.
Every fiber optic line, every traffic system, every airport lighting system, every piece of modern communication infrastructure depends on these buried conduit systems.
Spartan installs:
- Multi-conduit electrical ductbanks
- Fiber optic and communications infrastructure
- Concrete-encased conduit systems
- Utility manholes and access structures
From local corridors to major infrastructure projects like the Brent Spence Bridge, Spartan work ensures that power and communication systems are protected, accessible, and built to last.
Innovation Below Grade: Trenchless & No-Dig Expertise
One of the biggest evolutions in our industry has been the move toward trenchless technology.
At Spartan, we’ve embraced that shift. Where possible and effective, we offer:
- Trenchless, even environmentally friendly, pipe lining and rehabilitation
- Pipe joint repair
- Hydro excavation
- High-pressure jetting
- Advanced inspection technologies and laser profiling
- And we are an OH #611 specification specialist
These methods allow us to repair and extend the life of infrastructure from the inside out—often reducing cost, environmental impact, and disruption.
From the Field: Real Work, Real Impact
Our social media tells the story of what we do every day in the field:
Ductbank Installation – Brent Spence Bridge Corridor (Covington, KY)
Crews installing an 8-way ductbank system—a critical early step in preparing for one of the region’s most transformative transportation projects.
Pipe Rehabilitation – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (Fast Park)
Spartan is cleaning and rehabilitating failing pipe at Fast Park at the Greater Cincinnati Airport using fold and form pipe liner.
Daily Operations & Safety Culture
From equipment maintenance to work zone safety, our crews are constantly focused on doing the job right—and doing it safely.
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The Expertise Behind the Work
This type of work isn’t simple—and it isn’t forgiving.
It requires:
- Deep knowledge of subsurface conditions
- Coordination with multiple utilities and agencies
- Precision grading and installation
- Real-time problem solving in the field
- Advanced inspection and quality control
At Spartan, we bring decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to innovation to every project. Our team has been part of advancing underdrain and utility practices across multiple states and agencies.
Building the Foundation for What’s Next
From local utility work to nationally significant projects like the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor, Spartan Construction is proud to play a role in building the infrastructure that supports our communities and economy.
We don’t just build what’s visible.
We build what makes everything else possible.