LIGHTWEIGHT BRIDGE

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Areté Structures Lightweight Bridge Designs

We’ll work with you one-on-one throughout your lightweight bridge’s design and construction process. We want to guarantee it meets your exact specifications and needs.

 

 

We Go Above & Beyond Your Expectations

When you become an Areté Structures customer, we guarantee a first-rate lightweight bridge using our proven manufacturing process. Our process includes: 

  • Precision CNC Machinery – To fabricate all critical bridge members 
  • Pre-labeled Parts – All bridge components are correctly labeled before we ship your bridge 
  • Critical Component Pre-Assembly Certification – Which guarantees fit and function of all components

Your Areté Structures bridge won’t just meet your expectations –  it will exceed them!

Gain Access to a Licensed Engineering Firm

We partner with our sister company, Areté Engineers, to assist with your bridge’s planning and design phases. All engineering services are contracted to and provided by Areté Engineers, PLLC, or another licensed engineering firm.

 

100+ Year Lifespan Bridge Material

Our bridge material of choice is fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) because of its high-quality and long-lasting properties. FRP is a UV and corrosion-resistant material, making it the ideal option for lightweight pedestrian bridges. 

Other benefits include: 

  • Exceptionally light properties (FRP is a quarter of steel’s weight)
  • Quick ability to install with hand tools (heavy equipment not needed)
  • Lowered construction costs (when combined with delivery, assembly, and ongoing maintenance) 
  • Reduced onsite construction time (can be built with an unskilled workforce) 
  • Minimal ongoing maintenance 
  • Easy ability to be customized to meet your project specifications

You’ll Have Access to a Licensed Engineering Firm 

We partner with our sister company, Areté Engineers, to assist with your bridge’s planning and design phases. All engineering services are contracted to and provided by Areté Engineers, PLLC, or another licensed engineering firm.

An Efficient Design Process 

We have an efficient design process that allows our team to work with you to select every part of your bridge design and components.

Structural Design Options

Design Options 

  • Finish/Color – Olive green (custom options available)
  • Fabrication – Hole location and profile tolerance of +/- 1/16″
  • Deck – FRP or timber 

Standard Features (unless otherwise noted)

  • Standard, positive fabricated mechanical camber
  • Straight or sloped ends 
  • Hand-railing height of 42″ or 54″ above floor decking
  • Hot-dipped galvanized steel hardware
  • Strongwell’s patented EXTREN 500 Series non-fire retardant resin
  • Safety mid-rails at a 4″ maximum spacing (required for ADA compliance)

Contact us to get started or get a quote today!