At Areté Structures, we supply high-quality and long-lasting pedestrian boardwalk bridges. Our bridges are made from a lightweight, structural fiberglass material called fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). FRP can easily be customized to meet your project’s needs and is corrosion and UV-resistant.
Pedestrian FRP Boardwalk Bridge Design Options
Areté Structures provides long-lasting FRP Boardwalk Kits to clients throughout the US and Canada. Our boardwalks are easy to assemble and each structure is engineered by a licensed engineer. Our standard maximum span is 24-feet between supports. We claim a 100-year life for our FRP boardwalks. When considering the present value of an FRP boardwalk compared to a timber boardwalk, the FRP is also the most cost effective solution due the replacement of FRP components interval being much longer.
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Decking Design Options
We’ll work with you to determine the bridge’s decking use and purpose. Then help you to determine if FRP non-skid decking, grating, or timber is the best decking material to use.
Bridge Color Options
Our bridges come in the standard olive green color, which works well for park and trail bridges. However, we do have the ability to modify the color if your project needs another option.
Flame Retardant Resin
We can easily manufacture your FRP bridge with a flame retardant resin (it comes in a slate gray color).
Your Areté Structures bridge won’t just meet your expectations – it will exceed them!
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Why FRP is the Best Material Choice
FRP is the ideal pedestrian bridge material because it can be easily transported, installed using unskilled labor, and is remarkably durable.
# 1 Choice for Remote Locations
FRP bridges are only a quarter of the weight of steel bridges, and individual parts weigh less than 125 lbs. each. These lightweight parts can easily be hand-carried to remote bridge site locations and assembled without using heavy equipment.
#1 Choice for Durability
Every Areté Structures FR bridge uses the Strongwell EXTREN® 500 Series. As a result, it will withstand environmental elements for 100+ years and require minimal maintenance once installed!
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Boardwalk Bridge
The Areté Structures boardwalk bridge (also known as and I-beam stringer or beam bridge) is an economical solution for boardwalks or shorter span footbridge or light vehicle bridge needs. The boardwalk bridge doesn’t require a railing or curb. You can add a curb or handrail to the design as needed.
This bridge’s design is simple, but it’s a popular and durable bridge option for many people. The bridge’s structure is made specifically for shorter spans ranging from 10 to 24 feet long. However, by adding piers between the spans, a boardwalk can be unlimited in length. This bridge type costs less per foot since it requires less material for the overall design. The below items are essential and fundamental elements of the boardwalk bridge.
Structural Design Elements
The below items are essential and fundamental elements of the stringer bridge.
- Foundation/abutments and piers (for multi-span)
- I-Beams
- Curbs
- Decking
Where to Build a Boardwalk Bridge?
Boardwalk bridges work well for any bridge or boardwalk that can be supported at shorter spans, ranging from 10 to 24 feet long. They make great bridges for:
- Community spaces
- Parks
- Personal homes
- Nature trails
- National parks
Choose Areté Structures for Your Next Bridge
Our team will work with you through the entire design, manufacturing, delivery, and assembly process. When you’re ready to get started, contact us. Or request a quote for your FRP pedestrian boardwalk bridge now by completing our online form here.
Boardwalk Projects
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Longfellow Bridge Seattle Washington
Read more: Longfellow Bridge Seattle WashingtonAreté Structures assisted the Seattle Department of Transportation and Public Utilities when they needed to replace an existing timber pedestrian bridge and boardwalk. The bridge and boardwalk were…
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Lake Johnson Cedar Rail FRP Bridge
Read more: Lake Johnson Cedar Rail FRP BridgeIn February 2022 Areté Structures supplied a twenty-four foot by six-foot FRP Stringer Bridge with FRP Safplank Decking and FRP steps. Areté Structures predrilled holes for attachment of…
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FRP Stringer Bridge for Eugene Parks
Read more: FRP Stringer Bridge for Eugene ParksIn the fall of 2021 Areté Structures supplied a 20’ x 4’ FRP Stringer bridge for the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Department. This bridge is…
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FRP Stringer Bridge for Alberta Parks
Read more: FRP Stringer Bridge for Alberta ParksProject Overview In the Spring of 2021 Areté Structures supplied (2) FRP Stringer Bridges to the Alberta Parks in Alberta Canada. The 2 spans were installed as one…
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FRP I-beam stringer bridges for Crater Lake National Park
Read more: FRP I-beam stringer bridges for Crater Lake National ParkProject Overview Areté Structures supplied 5 FRP I-beam stringer trail bridges for the Crater Lake National Park in 2019. These bridges were Olive Green in color with wood decking…
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Cannan Valley I-Beam Stringer Bridges
Read more: Cannan Valley I-Beam Stringer BridgesProject Overview Areté Structures designed, supplied and delivered 5 FRP composite I-Beam Stringer Bridges for the Tri-State Company trail builders to Canaan Valley State Park in Davis, WV.…