Bison Bridleway Bridge - Bridge

The Bison Bridleway Bridge is a modular bridge system. Engineered in accordance with Eurocode 1 (BS EN 1991-2:2003), the system combines a durable, low-maintenance hot-dip galvanized steel structure with a choice of sustainable and long-life deck and parapet materials suitable for bridleway environments. The following three variants of deckboards are available:

• ReLife 60.
• SureGrip-Duo European Redwood.
• SureGrip-Duo Ekki Hardwood.

All Bridge systems utilise a standard durable fit & forget hot dip galvanized steel structure certified for a 120-year design life:

• 100% recycled steel.
• 100% recyclable.
• BS EN 1090 EXC3 Certified.
• Any steels longer than 6m we can offer as a spliced kit – offering increased flexibility for movement to trickier locations.
• Steel elements in accordance with BS EN 1995.
• Manufactured in the UK.

All structural elements of the bridges are generally designed in accordance with the following:

• Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB): CD 353: Design Criteria for footbridges.
• BS EN 1990:2002+A1:2005, Eurocode. Basis of Structural Design.
• BS EN 1991-2:2003, Eurocode 1: Actions on Structures – Part 2: Traffic Loads on Bridges.

Re-Life60

The Re-Life60 Bridleway Bison Bridge system is a low maintenance, long life standardised modular bridge system produced from recycled plastics. It is designed to the Eurocode and DMRB standards for safe access for pedestrians and disabled users.

Features and benefits:

• 20 year warranty.
• 40–50 year desired service life.
• Manufactured from a blend of 100% high quality recycled plastic residue from post industrial and commercial usages.
• 100% recyclable at the end of its service life.
• Bison recycling take back scheme.
• UV resistance tested in accordance with ASTM D790.
• Slip resistance tested (SRV & PTV to the BS 7976 standards).
• Fire retardent (Class B2 DIN 41+02).
• Solid composite board.
• No maintenance: unlike timber, it won't warp, splinter, or rot and is unaffected by pests or wood boring insects.
• Colour: dark brown (variation black).

SureGrip-Duo European Redwood

The SureGrip-Duo European Redwood Bridleway Bridge system is designed as an aesthetically pleasing bridge system with a similar aesthetic to that of a traditional timber bridge.

SureGrip-Duo timber deck boards have a double strip of bauxite resin routed in each board. These strips considerably reduce the risk of injury in wet or slippery conditions.

Features and benefits:

• 15 year desired service life.
• UC4 treated timber.
• Slip resistance tested (SRV & PTV to the BS 7976 standards).

SureGrip-Duo Ekki Hardwood

The SureGrip-Duo Ekki Hardwood Bridleway Bridge system is designed for extreme strength and longevity. Ekki hardwood contains natural oils and tannins that make it highly resistant to decay, rot, and insect infestation.

SureGrip-Duo timber deck boards have a double strip of bauxite resin routed in each board. These strips considerably reduce the risk of injury in wet or slippery conditions.

Features and benefits:

• 50 year desired service life.
• Slip resistance tested (SRV & PTV to the BS 7976 standards).