Bridges

Ornamental bridges are exclusively designed to suit parks, gardens and estates and have been supplied to many private clients, hotels, National Trust, large estates, golf clubs, leisure parks, universities and public parks. Bridges can be made in softwood, hardwood or steel, or a comination of materials. FSC timber is available. CTS offers

Steel and timber bridges are one of CTS's most versatile and cost-effective options. They are ideal for bridge spans from 10-30m. Beams: cambered or flat; galvanised, painted or fitted with a timber fascia to give the appearance of an all timber bridge. Parapets: softwood, hardwood, steel or stainless steel

Steel beam bridges are most economical when spanning from 10-25m. Beams can be spliced together for spans over 25m. They are available with cambered or flat beams and the protective system can be either galvanised or painted. A choice of bolted or welded parapets is also offered. CTS steel beam bridges can be delivered fully assembled or in kit

Woodscape's bridges are engineered and manufactured in Naturally Very Durable Hardwood to exacting standards. Footbridges and light vehicular access bridges have single spans up to 16 metres – longer bridges are possible using multiple spans and supports. Bridges are available with a variety of balustrade designs as standard. Infill options

CTS has extensive experience in the design, manufacture and installation of truss footbridges in a variety of locations across the UK. Bow-string truss bridges can incorporate lighting and decorative features. CTS has designed and fabricated Vierendeel steel trusses in lengths of 5m upwards. This type of truss provides a cleaner elevation, which lends itself to various design options

CTS Bridges has extensive experience in the design, manufacture and installation of cycleway and bridleway footbridges. The company designs and fabricates these bridges in a variety of styles including all-timber, all-steel, or combinations of steel and timber. The most suitable material depends on the length of bridge required and CTS can give

Big Suspension Bridge is a large-scale suspension bridge designed for play areas, encouraging dynamic movement and interaction. Made from materials that create a swinging effect and an open, visually striking structure. Intended for use by schoolchildren and young people in both supervised and unsupervised public spaces: large suspension bridge

Steel bridges offer an economic solution for spans over 10m and can range up to 100m + long. Steel bridges can add to a landscape, providing a visual landmark. Each style has characteristics which make it most suitable for a particular span, location, aesthetic requirement or budget: types: Vierendeel, Warren, Pratt, Modified Pratt, and Through

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bridges are suitable for areas that are difficult to access. The lightweight components are easy to man-handle and can be installed without the use of heavy machinery. The lightweight form also means they can be installed by helicopter if required. FRP bridges require minimal maintenance once installed on site

Cable stay steel bridges offer a distinctive, striking design against any skyline. They are typically used for spans of over 50m in length, which can be achieved with one or two towers. The bridge deck is supported at regular intervals by tensioned, Macalloy bars fixed to the mast, which give a lightweight structural solution. CTS provides a

Solo Bridges are small pedestrian bridges that are preferably executed with a slight arch. The entire load-bearing deck structure comprises a thick-walled CorTen steel plate: maximum dimensions 3 m - 10 ft wide and 8 m - 26 ft long. After a while, the horizontal CorTen sheet will turn dark brown. As an alternative to CorTen steel, the bridge deck

High Country Bridges High have a flat, no-nonsense design. The characteristic Rough&Ready beam (7x15 cm - 2.8"x5.9") rests on industrial hot-dip galvanised posts. The beam is made from FSC hardwood or the TWIN material All Black. Stainless steel cables are spanned in parallel underneath the beam to retain a sleek profile. A mesh of stainless steel

The Ribbon Bridge is constructed entirely from one single material – CorTen sheet steel. This makes the bridge exceptionally durable and unique. CorTen steel imparts a warm, natural patina. It also requires extremely low maintenance and has a long lifespan. The Ribbon Bridge is constructed as a single ‘monolithic’ structure, which gives even the

Dotsdeck™ decking profiles for bridges are made from Corten steel plate with a regular pattern of raised round dots for extra slip resistance. Designed for bridges and similar structures, these profiles are invisibly clamped to the frame and supplied with mounting hardware. Available in multiple widths and lengths up to 300 cm, the range is

The Ona Bridge features a continuous balustrade with a dynamic graphic design created from CorTen or powder coated steel strips. The continuous balustrade is topped with an FSC hardwood handrail. The Ona Bridge can be flat or slightly arched with a maximum span of around 16 m - 52 ft. Standard widths are 2 or 3 m - 6.6 or 10 ft. This is a

Bow string steel truss bridges have an elegant appearance with an arch formation, and can add to a landscape, providing a visual landmark. They imitate many of the attributes of tied arch bridges. These bridges have a simple design and simple construction detailing, which makes them a cost effective alternative to more complex structures. Steel

CTS produces kit bridges in hardwood or softwood and with FSC accreditation. They provide an inexpensive, low-maintenance and vandal-resistant option where budgets are tight and access is difficult. Standard length - 2.7-11m; standard width - 450, 825, 1200 and 1500mm; other widths available up to 4m; non-standard sizes and installation service available

The Bowie Bridge was inspired by the David Bowie song ‘Wild is the Wind’. The continuous fencing system of criss-crossed balusters is uninterrupted by posts. Round stainless steel bars have alternating diameters (max 30mm), resulting in a robust and rigid fence. This fencing was specifically designed to prevent the possibility of users getting

CTS Bridges produces a comprehensive range of railway bridges in steel, timber or FRP, manufactured under quality controlled conditions. Matching ramps, staircases and lift shaft cladding are also provided. CTS offers an installation service for all of its bridges and structures, over weekends or during night-time closures as necessary. The team

CTS Bridges specialises in making concept bridge drawings into a reality and can work from simple sketches to detailed drawings to design and manufacture bespoke bridges to suit client requirements. The company has a wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of a range of structures from smaller ornamental garden bridges up to large-span

The Twisting Bridge fencing system consists of diagonally set, twisted guard bars. A varied setting angle creates a vivid image when viewing or passing alongside the railing. The fencing has a small opening size of up to 100 mm - 4". Twisting fencing can be made from steel KTL powder coated, blasted stainless steel or untreated CorTen, in

Timber bridges can be made from solid hardwood or softwood, dowel-laminated hardwood, or glue-laminated hardwood or softwood. All timberwork is designed to BS 5400 and BS 5268 or Eurocode 5 with a design live load of 5kN/m2. CTS holdS an FSC certificate for the supply of bridges made with FSC-certified material. Available in kit form

Crossline Bridges are flat bridges with a segmented balustrade. The frames give these bridges a sophisticated-outdoor look. The robust frames are made of CorTen and covered with an FSC hardwood railing. The infill is available in horizontal stainless steel cables or criss-crossed stainless steel balusters. Our team is also happy to contribute

Country Bridges Low have a functional design and blend easily into their surroundings. Although understated, their detailing is beautifully executed. The 30 cm low balustrade is fitted with a Rough&Ready beam (7x15 cm - 2.8"x5.9") in FSC hardwood or the All Black TWIN material, which makes the bridge part of the Rough&Ready Range. The posts and