BRIDGE TYPES

Select the right bridge type to span your gap.

Truss Bridges

Truss structures are the most efficient method to transmit the loading requirements of bridges to the abutments. Axcess designs and installs both steel and FRP truss structures. Both steel and FRP trusses are long lasting solutions that will be around for a long time. The decision between a steel truss and the FRP truss comes down three primary factors: access to the installation location, span and corrosion exposure.

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Truss Bridges

Truss structures are the most efficient method to transmit the loading requirements of bridges to the abutments. Axcess designs and installs both steel and FRP truss structures. Both steel and FRP trusses are long lasting solutions that will be around for a long time. The decision between a steel truss and the FRP truss comes down three primary factors: access to the installation location, span and corrosion exposure.

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Remote Install

Remote Installation

Remote installation locations lend itself well to FRP trusses since they are much lighter and utilize a bolted design so the pieces can be brought to the site with small equipment or human power.

Long Spans

Longer Spans

The longer the span the better fit a steel truss is because of the steel’s high stiffness.

Water

Water Exposure

Bridges that are going to be in very wet conditions or exposed to saltwater lead to the selection of FRP trusses

Truss Bridge Recommendations

Truss Type

  • Steel
  • FRP

Deck Type

  • FRP
  • Composite Lumber
  • Treated Lumber
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Railing

  • Built into truss
Reinforced Concrete Abutment

Abutment

  • Reinforced Concrete

Beam Bridges

Beam bridges are designed with primary support beams under the bridge. Although less efficient than a truss bridges these bridges can be cheaper because there is significantly less labor involved than with truss construction. Axcess designs and installs both steel and FRP beam bridges. Both of these options provide long lasting solutions that will be around for a long time. The decision between a steel and FRP beam comes down to three primary factors: access to the installation location, span and corrosion exposure.

Beam Bridges

Beam bridges are designed with primary support beams under the bridge. Although less efficient than a truss bridges these bridges can be cheaper because there is significantly less labor involved than with truss construction. Axcess designs and installs both steel and FRP beam bridges. Both of these options provide long lasting solutions that will be around for a long time. The decision between a steel and FRP beam comes down to three primary factors: access to the installation location, span and corrosion exposure.

Considering a Beam Bridge?
Remote Install

Remote Installation

Remote installation locations lend themselves well to FRP beams since they are much lighter than steel beams.

Long Spans

Longer Spans

The longer the span the better fit a steel beam is because of the steel’s high stiffness

Water

Water Exposure

Bridges that are going to be in very wet conditions or exposed to saltwater lead to the selection of FRP beams.

Beam Bridge Recommendations

Beam Type

  • Steel
  • FRP

Deck Type

  • FRP
  • Composite Lumber
  • Treated Lumber
Beam Bridge Railing

Railing

  • Aluminum
  • Steel
Reinforced Concrete Abutment

Abutment

  • Reinforced Concrete

Suspension Bridges

Suspension bridges are a specialty bridge design that lends itself to long spans. These pedestrian bridges are typically limited to narrow widths and come with a price premium over traditional bridge designs because of the significant foundation work that is required.  Most owners pick this type of bridge to achieve a visual that meets their overall development plan. Axcess has the expertise to design and install these types of bridges.

Suspension Bridges

Suspension bridges are a specialty bridge design that lends itself to long spans. These bridges are typically limited to narrow widths. These bridges are a price premium over traditional bridge designs because of the significant foundation work that is required, and the specialty construction required to complete them. Most owners pick this type of bridge to achieve a visual that meets their overall development plan. Axcess has the expertise to design and install these types of bridges.

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Suspension Bridge Recommendations

Stainless Steel Cable

Structural Support

  • Stainless Steel Cable

Deck Type

  • FRP
Suspension Bridge Railing

Railing

  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Stainless Steel Cable
Reinforced Concrete Abutment

Abutment

  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Deep Foundation

Arch Bridges

Axcess designs arch bridges from curved glue-laminated wood beams or rolled steel I-beams. These pedestrian bridges are typically limited to smaller spans and have a price premium over traditional bridge designs because of the expensive materials required.  Most owners pick this type of bridge to achieve a visual that meets their overall development plan.  Axcess has the expertise to design and install these types of bridges.

Arch Bridges

Axcess designs arch bridges from curved glue-laminated wood beams or rolled steel I-beams. These pedestrian bridges are typically limited to smaller spans and have a price premium over traditional bridge designs because of the expensive materials required.  Most owners pick this type of bridge to achieve a visual that meets their overall development plan.  Axcess has the expertise to design and install these types of bridges.

Considering a Arch Bridge?

Arch Bridge Recommendations

Arch Bridge

  • Glue Laminated Wood
  • Steel

Deck Type

  • FRP
Beam Bridge Railing

Railing

  • Aluminum
  • Steel
Reinforced Concrete Abutment

Abutment

  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Deep Foundation

Deck Replacements

Axcess specializes in Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composite Lumber deck replacements of existing wood and concrete bridge decking.  Axcess designs and installs these decking solutions to bring modern, maintenance-free, long-lasting technology to these applications.

Deck Replacements

Axcess specializes in Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composite Lumber deck replacements of existing wood and concrete bridge decking.  Axcess designs and installs these decking solutions to bring modern, maintenance-free, long-lasting technology to these applications.

Need a deck replacement?

Replacement Options

FRP Solid Decking

FRP Plank Decking

Composite Lumber Decking

Recent Axcess projects

Montgomery Park Bridge

Montgomery Park is an urban park in a northeast suburb of Cincinnati. The existing bridge was in desperate need of replacement based on the deterioration of the wood.

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Monon High

This project involved repurposing a railroad bridge with FRP decking and custom railing at the end of the bike and hike trail system in the town of Delphi, Indiana.

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Recent Axcess projects

Montgomery Park Bridge

Montgomery Park is an urban park in a northeast suburb of Cincinnati. The existing bridge was in desperate need of replacement based on the deterioration of the wood.

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