Spun Concrete Utility Poles

Learn more about California’s fragile infrastructure and how StressCrete can provide a solution.

Something Has To Change

Did you know that the United States’ electrical grid was not built to face today’s climate? In the past two decades, extreme weather events have accounted for 80% of power outages in the United States, leaving our system on the brink of failure. Even more alarming, standards and practices to prevent such damage to our electrical grid are readily available, yet we continue to utilize materials that are not built to withstand the elements of weather.

This can especially be seen in California, where extreme weather events and wildfires have had life-threatening effects. Currently, California remains the only state to not adhere to the National Electrical Safety Code – the U.S standard outlining the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of electric utility systems. Instead, California relies on General Order 95, an outdated standard that results in weather-loading structures that are weaker than the rest of the United States.  Updates to the state’s infrastructure should include using material designed to withstand the elements and loads required by the most up-to-date standards and practices.

Why Choose StressCrete?

StressCrete’s utility poles provide a solution that not only guarantees the minimum strength required but is customizable to fit your project’s specifications. Unlike other materials seen within the industry, StressCrete utility poles are manufactured with prestressed 7-wire strands, deformed reinforcing bars, galvanized helical reinforcing wire and high-strength spun concrete. During manufacturing, the pole undergoes a centrifugal spinning process that results in a hollow raceway inside the pole, resulting in a solution that is reliable in strength and durability. The current state of our electrical grid is in desperate need of an upgrade. Why not strengthen the grid with a solution that can stand tall against the elements of weather and reduce the number of outages?
Spun concrete utility poles with a 'tangent' application. This project is in a flat, remote area with mountains in the background.

How to Specify

Explore the various classes available and how spun concrete can support your project’s load.

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A spun concrete utility pole with an 'H Structure' application. This project is near a high voltage area.

Utility Pole Brochure

Check out a ‘behind the scenes’ look into our production process, application types available, and the benefits of using spun concrete poles.

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A spun concrete utility pole with a 'road crossing' application.

Utility Pole Comparison Chart

Check out how other popular materials in the industry compare to spun concrete.

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Santa Barbara's fire department utilizing aircrafts to fight the wildfire below.

Case Study

On September 17, 2016, the Canyon Fire sparked on its South Base, quickly and aggressively becoming the largest natural disaster in VAFB history, resulting in damage to more than 12,500 acres. See how StressCrete provided a solution.

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A spun concrete utility pole with a 'road crossing' application. Project is in a grassy, flat area next to a highway.

Contact

Interested in learning more about our utility pole offerings? Or looking to talk to a local sales rep about an upcoming project? Contact us today!

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American Society of Civil Engineers. California Infrastructure Report Card 2025. ASCE, 2025, infrastructuresreportcard.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/california-2025-infrastructure-report-card-full.pdf.

American Society of Civil Engineers. 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. ASCE, 2025, infrastructuresreportcard.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Full-Report-2025-Natl-IRC-WEB.pdf.

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