Steel Pedestrian Foot Bridge

The design and construction of steel pedestrian foot bridges differs depending on where they are to be situated and how large they have to be. A simple beam bridge is are usually used for short spans and a truss bridge is usually required for longer spans.

However steel pedestrian foot bridges that have a short span but are covered, benefit from construction with trusses.

Other design features to consider for steel pedestrian foot bridges are whether they have their walls closed, either for climatic protection or to protect the road or rail below from possible debris, how access to the pedestrian bridges is gained for example by stairs, or ramps suitable for wheelchair, or both. Lifts may also be needed for further disabled access.

Also to be considered before a steel pedestrian foot bridge is constructed is the site conditions as some can be situated in awkward places and we would need to know of any difficulties that maybe encountered.

All dimensions for steel pedestrian bridge construction are possible but longer clear spans can become more expensive. We normally recommend hot dipped galvanising of the steelwork and nothing else.

Designed for pedestrians and cyclists rather than vehicular traffic
Useful for crossing water/railways where there are no road bridges
Allow safe crossing of busy roads
Can also be used for walkways between buildings or in car parks
Must be at least 1.2m wide (unless designed for maintenance work only), but can be as wide as needed
Can be the simplest beam type with hand rails, or a through-truss with hand rails fixed to the two trusses
Through-trusses useful if the bridge is to have overhead cover and sides with cladding or mesh (essential for road or rail crossings)
Usually require stairways and ramps.