Problem. Nowadays, the cast reinforced concrete spans are widely used in the construction and rehabilitation of bridges. These structures are also proposed for small and medium spans by the DerzhDorNDI named after M.P. Shulgin. One of the disadvantages of the cast reinforced concrete slab spans is its heavy weight. Using polystyrene void foams allows to reduce the consumption of concrete and the own weight of the span structure to 30-45%. Self-compacting concrete belongs to the new generation of concrete and can be used in modern innovative construction including bridge designing. The manufacturing of the cast reinforced concrete slab spans using self-compacting concrete allows to significantly speed up the concreting process due to its placing in one stage. Goal. The purpose of these research is to reflect on the light-weight constructions and concreting process of the cast reinforced concrete slab spans using self-compacting concrete. Methodology. Research is performed using the analysis of the scientific literature and European regulations, systematization and unification of the requirements to the self-compacting concrete components. Results. A method of manufacturing the cast reinforced concrete slab spans using self-compacting concrete and polystyrene void foams allows to significantly speed up the concreting process, reduce the time spent on forming the upper surface of the span structure, reduce the consumption of concrete and the own weight of the span structure to 30-45%. Originality. He article presents the method of manufacturing the light-weight constructions using not only self-compacting concrete, but also polystyrene void foams. Practical value. The presented type of slab spans has a lot of the advantages: ease of manufacture using widespread formwork, overall integrity of the structure, significant torsion stiffness, provision of spatial work, lack of joints, small area of open parts of concrete, etc. We are striving to familiarize a wide circle of bridge engineers with distinctive features and advantages of the light-weight constructions using self-compacting concrete and polystyrene void foams and getting developments into actual practical use.