Pedestrian bridges are necessary for nature areas with creeks or ravines. A bridge can help people go over these bodies of water, plus it can give people a great view of the area. An aluminum bridge will work best in this situation, and our experts at REDD Team are ready to build a bridge for you.
How Should a Bridge Work?
A bridge will require a few things to ensure everyone’s safety:
- The bridge should be wide enough to handle any vehicles that might go over it, including tractors and other items.
- The fencing on the sides should be at least 42 inches high, although the fencing can be higher depending on what vehicles will go over it.
- The body should be reinforced to handle enough weight. In addition to the maximum live load, you also need to review the maximum snow load if your bridge is in a spot where snow can accumulate. The maximum snow load is measured in PSF or pounds per square foot.
- The anchors for the bridge should also be strong enough to handle the entire bridge body. The anchors can include support materials that work on both ends. You won’t require a post for the middle of your bridge in most situations.
Do You Require Steps?
Sometimes pedestrian bridges for creeks and other bodies of water will require steps. These steps may work when there are no flat surfaces that can support a bridge without steps.
There’s also the option to dig through some surfaces to ensure a flat design, but that isn’t always possible. The local soil or space may be too fragile.
For cases where you’ll require steps for your bridge, you’ll need to ensure the steps are as wide as the rest of the bridge while offering secure grooves and anti-slip surfaces. Proper rails that match up in height with the rest of the bridge’s rails are also critical. We will help you plan steps that fit your space as necessary.
Why Is Aluminum Useful For These Stairs?
Aluminum is a suitable material for your creek or ravine bridge, as it can handle the natural humidity of the local area quite well. A natural layer of aluminum oxide will coat the raw metal surface, preventing the aluminum from directly contacting the water and triggering a reaction that releases hydrogen.
Since the metal will stay intact, it will not risk corrosion or warping. The surface stays healthy and protected, providing a secure body that people can go over.
Our experts will supply you with the aluminum materials necessary to get your bridges ready. We can produce your bridge surfaces at our site here in the United States and then deliver the parts to you for assembly and installation. This process provides a simple approach to planning a bridge, plus it ensures everything we provide is designed to fit your unique needs.
You will appreciate how well aluminum pedestrian bridges can work for getting people over creeks and ravines. Our experts at REDD Team will help you prepare a suitable setup that will protect your patrons. Visit our website to learn more about our work. You can also contact us at (800) 648-3696 for further details on what we can do for your site.
