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Eco-Friendly Materials for Modern Bridge Construction
In today's world, sustainable design is key in bridge construction, especially when choosing materials that minimise environmental impact. Traditional materials... Read More »
How wide should a pedestrian bridge be?
1.2 metre width for pedestrian bridges aligns with British Standards and serves as a minimum requirement for safe, accessible crossings. According to guidelines... Read More »
Choosing your bridge
The Bison Bridges website now has a Specifier tool to help with your bridge enquiry. Simply select the options shown to confirm your requirements and access the... Read More »
Using Chicken Wire on bridges and boardwalks
Chicken Wire is sometimes used to improve the grip on bridge and boardwalk timbers.
While this seems an easy, low cost option, it's important to note that chicken... Read More »
Is recycled plastic suitable for a bridleway bridge?
Horses can be heavy pieces of kit! With a typical weight range of 900 to 1,500 pounds (400 to 700 kg), that's a considerable load to allow for when specifying a... Read More »
Safe Contractor Certification 2023
We're pleased to acknowledge receipt of our renewed Safe Contractor status, under certificate number OK5941.
what is the typical life of timber beam bridges?
CCA (Chromium, Copper & Arsenic) treated timber poses serious health risks through physical contact and through leaching into waterways. Consequently, CCA treated... Read More »
Abutment types - Gabion crates
Stone filled gabion crates provide another abutment option for your Bison Bridge.
A concrete cap to the gabion offers additional stability for the bridge structural... Read More »
