Pedestrian Bridges

Need a versatile option for pedestrian walkways? Bedford’s fiberglass-reinforced decking solves your challenges. It won’t rot or warp like wood. It won’t corrode like steel. And it even offers the safety advantage of a non-slip coating. It’s exceptionally strong yet lightweight and can last longer than traditional building materials for a lower total cost over the life of the product.

Applications

Choose the lap joint design for areas with structural inaccuracies, or interlocking deckboard for quick, easy installation.

Advantages

Light weight, high strength — easier to transport and install with standard tools
Corrosion resistant — won’t rot, rust, warp or bow
Long-lasting — lower lifetime cost than traditional building materials
Dimensional stability — no shrinking or swelling
Nonconductive — won’t conduct electricity

Pedestrian Bridge, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve, Naples, Florida

Bedford supplied the FRP decking for this project. The entire structure is constructed of FRP, which was selected because of its durable, long-lasting characteristics.

9th Street Pedestrian Bridge, New York City

The architect of this pedestrian bridge (just blocks from the Ground Zero construction site) charged the contractor with finding a decking material that would last and enhance pedestrian safety. The contractor discovered FRP and Bedford was prompt to follow up, which ultimately helped us win the job.

U.S. Forest Service Pedestrian Bridge, Telluride, Colorado

A steel bridge would have required costly helicopter transport to this remote site. Strong, lightweight Bedford FRP provides a corrosion-resistant framework that was easier and more cost-effective to deliver.