Hinged Portable Bridges

Readily Available – Rapidly Deployable

Construction

Two 50’ portable bridges used side-by-side for temporary bypass during bridge replacement project.

Construction

50’ portable bridge used for temporary bypass during bridge replacement project

Construction

40’ portable bridge used for temporary bypass during bridge replacement project.

Construction

40’ portable bridge used for temporary bypass during bridge replacement project.

Residential

35’ portable bridge utilized to provide access for modular home installation. Bridge installation, home delivery, and bridge removal were all completed in one day.

Timber

50’ portable bridge utilized for timber harvest.

Timber

40’ portable bridge utilized for timber harvest.

 

Pipeline

40’ & 35’ portable bridges utilized with precast concrete temporary piers to form a multi-span bridge for access during pipeline maintenance project.

 

Marine

40’ portable bridge utilized as temporary barge access ramp.

 

Hinged Portable Bridges
designed for repeated use in different locations.

FEATURES…

  • Readily available – 30’ through 50’ lengths typically maintained in inventory for immediate rental, rental/purchase, or outright purchase.
  • 12’ – 6” travel width.  45-ton nominal capacity when used at “full” span.  Capacity can be increased by shortening span.
  • Hinged along their length for transport as a single legal-width assembly.
  • Feature tapered ends, heavy-duty towbars, and additional reinforcing to withstand the rigors of installation at multiple sites and to facilitate handling with excavating/forestry equipment.  Bridges can be “skidded” [pushed/pulled] for significant distances.
  • Pipe guardrail system, pre-installed.
  • White oak plank deck system, pre-installed.
  • Typical installation time under one hour.
  • Other lengths, capacities, guardrail systems, and deck systems available upon request.
  • Also suitable for permanent installations.