Trail Bridges
Custom Trail Bridge Design & Fabrication Services
Durable Trail Bridges Designed for Every Adventure
Discover durable, custom-engineered trail bridges designed to enhance outdoor experiences while seamlessly blending into natural landscapes. At BCS Fabrication, we specialize in prefabricated trail bridge design that offers strength, aesthetic appeal, and long-lasting performance, perfect for parks, hiking trails, and nature reserves.
Trail Bridge Design & Fabrication Services
At BCS Fabrication, our trail bridge design & fabrication services deliver turnkey solutions tailored to your project’s unique requirements. From concept to completion, we offer expert engineering, custom steel fabrication, and efficient installation of prefabricated trail bridges. Our team ensures every bridge meets the highest standards of safety, durability, and environmental harmony, providing functional and visually appealing structures that blend seamlessly into any natural setting. Whether you need a simple foot bridge or a more complex ATV bridge design, we’re equipped to handle every detail with precision and expertise.
Contact BCS today for a customized quote and let us build and ship the perfect trail bridge for your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
about trail bridges
In most applications, a weathering steel structure is the best combination of cost, lifespan, user comfort, low-maintenance, and aesthetics. Wood decking is desirable when heavy wear is anticipated and the ability to replace boards is desired, or in remote locations where concrete access is difficult. Concrete decking is typically preferred when access is good or wheeled use is anticipated.
You don’t need to! Give us a call to discuss your project goals and we will help you select the best materials and design elements for your project.
While it typically only takes a few weeks to build, the process from order to delivery generally takes a few months depending on the size and complexity of the bridge and project.
Yes – especially when designed with sustainability in mind. At BCS Fabrication, we prioritize eco-friendly materials and practices in every trail bridge we build.
For example, Weathering steel has incredible service life and eliminates the need for site sandblasting or repainting as well as the need to be replaced for decades. When it does need to be replaced, it is 100% recyclable.
To provide budgetary quote for your trail bridge project, we’ll need a few key details:
- Project location and site conditions (slope, soil, access, span, elevation, etc.)
- Intended use (pedestrian, ATV bridge, multi-use trail bridge, maintenance vehicle access, etc.)
- Preferred materials (e.g., weathering steel bridge, wood decking, concrete decking)
- Span length and bridge width
- Any applicable codes, permitting requirements, or agency standards
- Timeline and delivery expectations
- If the project is already design, send us the plans and specifications and we can get what we need from there.
Types of Trail Bridges We Design & Build
At BCS Fabrication, we design and build a variety of trail bridges to suit diverse outdoor needs and environments. Whether you’re looking for a simple footbridge, a durable ATV bridge, or custom horse trail bridge plans, we provide high-quality solutions tailored to your project. Our prefabricated aluminum bridge and steel bridges are engineered for durability, easy installation, and long-term performance. Below are the types of trail bridges we specialize in, perfect for enhancing any trails construction project, from park pathways to creek crossings.
Multi-Use Trail Bridges
Multi-use trail bridges must meet diverse requirements, supporting pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, and even light maintenance vehicles. At BCS Fabrication, we specialize in designing and fabricating versatile multi-use trail bridges engineered for universal accessibility and safety. Each bridge is designed to balance strength, comfort and aesthetics for all users and uses. Typically designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and other wheeled vehicles, designs typically incorporate weathering steel and non-slip surfaces like reinforced decking. Ideal for trails construction projects aimed at accommodating multiple types of trail users and ensuring ADA accessibility, these bridges offer superior durability, functionality, and a seamless integration with the natural environment.
Foot Bridges
Our footpath bridges are expertly engineered for pedestrian-friendly trails, walking paths, and park installations. We utilize high-quality materials like weathering steel, durable aluminum, and sustainably sourced wood, to ensure lasting durability and minimal maintenance. We provide versatile solutions tailored to your exact project specifications. These bridges are especially suited for natural environments and can serve as ideal creek bridges for sale to enhance both function and visual appeal of your trail system.
Equine Bridges
Trails accessible to horses require special attention to durability and safety. Our equine bridges are purposefully designed to withstand the unique demands of equestrian activities. By integrating heavy-duty wear-decking and reinforced railings, our designs accommodate the safety and comfort of both horses and riders. Equine bridges are commonly built from robust materials like weathering steel and pressure treated wood decking for harmonious integration into natural landscapes. With our deep understanding of equestrian trails construction, we offer reliable and practical bridge solutions tailored for riding paths of all complexities.
ATV Bridges
Trail networks accommodating ATVs require bridges that deliver exceptional strength, durability, and stability. BCS Fabrication designs modular bridges for ATV access specifically engineered to handle rigorous off-road usage. These bridges feature heavy decking, structural framing optimized for heavier loads, and high-performance safety railings, ensuring secure passage in even the most challenging terrain. ATV bridges withstand environmental extremes and frequent heavy use, reducing long-term maintenance and maximizing lifespan.
Each of our trail bridges is designed with both safety and longevity in mind, ensuring your bridge will stand the test of time while complementing the surrounding environment.
Are Our Trail Bridges Made of Sustainable Materials?
Yes — and sustainability is central to every trail bridge we design at BCS Fabrication. Whether you’re building a footpath, ATV route, or multi-use trail, we prioritize materials and construction methods that deliver not only long service lives but also meaningful reductions in environmental impact, cost, and disruption.
Why Steel Leads in Sustainability
Steel is among the most sustainable structural materials available. It performs exceptionally well across all pillars of sustainability:
- Environmental: Steel is the most recycled material in the world — more than aluminum, paper, glass, and plastic combined. It can be reused in future projects with minimal degradation, and its high strength-to-weight ratio means that less material is needed to achieve structural performance. This results in a lower embodied carbon footprint compared to many alternative framing materials.
- Economic: Steel’s relatively light weight means it requires smaller foundations, lighter equipment, and faster installation — especially for prefabricated bridge systems like ours. These factors combine to reduce both initial construction cost and long-term maintenance.
- Flexibility: Steel is adaptable. As trail usage changes over time — for example, heavier live loads or wider paths — steel bridges can be reinforced or reconfigured. That flexibility means a bridge built today can continue serving communities decades into the future without needing full replacement.
Weathering Steel and Low-Maintenance Longevity
We commonly use weathering steel (sometimes called corten) for most trail bridge superstructures. Weathering steel forms a stable, rust-like patina that protects the surface and eliminates the need for painting. This avoids the environmental impact of abrasive blasting and recoating over time. In properly designed applications, weathering steel bridges can last 80 to 120 years with minimal maintenance — a substantial improvement over coated steel and many non-steel alternatives. That means fewer replacements, less resource consumption, and less disruption to the environment and community.
How to Get Your Trail Bridge Project Started
Getting your trail bridge project started with BCS Fabrication is simple and streamlined. Our process begins with understanding your specific project requirements, including the type of trail bridge, site conditions, and intended usage. To provide you with an accurate quote, we’ll need key details such as the bridge’s location, span length and bridge width, material preferences (e.g., weathering steel bridge, wood decking, concrete decking), load capacity requirements, any environmental or accessibility considerations, and timeline and delivery expectations. Once we have this information, our expert team will develop a custom design that meets your needs, ensuring a seamless fabrication and installation process. Contact us today to discuss your project, and we’ll guide you from concept to completion!
How to Get Your Trail Bridge Project Started
Getting your trail bridge project started with BCS Fabrication is simple and streamlined. Our process begins with understanding your specific project requirements, including the type of trail bridge, site conditions, and intended usage. To provide you with an accurate quote, we’ll need key details such as the bridge’s location, span length and bridge width, material preferences (e.g., weathering steel bridge, wood decking, concrete decking), load capacity requirements, any environmental or accessibility considerations, and timeline and delivery expectations. Once we have this information, our expert team will develop a custom design that meets your needs, ensuring a seamless fabrication and installation process. Contact us today to discuss your project, and we’ll guide you from concept to completion!
Concept
Call or email us to work with you on conceptualizing the look, feel, function, and general budget goals of your project.
Initial Design
Our team will create 3D models and preliminary plans along with a quote for review. In this stage, we will optimize the concept.
Final Design
After an order is placed, our structural engineering and detailing team will run all necessary structural analysis and create fabrication plans for our shop as well as stamped plans and calculations for permitting.
Fabrication
Our team of AWS Bridge certified welders will fabricate your bridge to the most-stringent AISC & DOT Bridge quality standards.
Delivery
We will work closely with you or your contractor to coordinate a quick and efficient delivery.
Support
We will provide detailed installation guidance and support through the completion of your project
Contact BCS Today to Get Your Trail Bridge Project Started
At BCS Fabrication, we specialize in designing and building custom, durable trail bridges that meet your exact specifications.
From concept through installation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions that enhance any outdoor space.
Contact BCS today to discuss your project needs. Let’s get your project started!