Contech Continental® Pedestrian
CONTINENTAL® PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
CONTINENTAL® PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Continental pedestrian bridges range from basic structures to unique custom solutions. With clear spans to 250 feet and more, Continental pedestrian bridges are ideal for crossings over highways, railroad tracks, rivers and wetlandsContinental prefabricated pedestrian bridges allow for quick installation, reducing site construction time and lowering costs, and require minimal maintenance. Continental pedestrian bridges are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. With over 14,000 installed since 1974, these aesthetic solutions offer a variety of styles, rail, deck and finish options, all with rapid installation.
INFORMATION
OPTIONS TO SUIT
get the look and functionality that you need and want – our manufacturing flexibility at the plant can accommodate special customer requests.
TECHNOLOGY
our state of the art software allows for speed and accuracy of plan development.
BRAND
Contech
PRODUCT TYPE
Bridge
EXPERIENCE
We have registered PEs in every state and nearly 40 years of experience to help with regulations and codes on even the most challenging projects.
COLLECTION
Bebo
PRODUCTION
Made in USA
QUALITY
We maintain the highest level of manufacturing certifications in the industry – making sure that the job is done right the first time.
CERTIFIED
AISC Major Bridge Certified with fracture critical and sophisticated paint coating endorsements
STRUCTURES
Certified for Conventional Steel Structures
DESIGN
Aesthetic Design
SOLUTION
Economical Solution
THE CONTECH DESIGN CENTER
The Contech Design Center provides engineers unparalleled flexibility in the layout and configuration of a Contech Bridge System. Our latest release includes options previously unavailable in a free, web-based design tool:
- Design multiple systems per project and save for future use.
- Provide instant access to customized, project-specific drawings.
- The ability to import a PDF site plan and design a system to scale over the plan.
- A 2D/3D design environment with high resolution graphics including BIM model output.
- Digitally collaborate using the new “Project Collaboration” feature. Share your project easily with anyone through the new project management page.
RAIL OPTION
ADVANTAGES
COST ESTIMATES
We can quickly provide engineer’s cost estimates to assist with your solution selection process.
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
Our engineers can review your requirements, weigh all options, and recommend the optimal solution to integrate with your site designs.
ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
Contractors know time is money, so we provide preconstruction meetings, delivery coordination, and on-site installation support to ensure a timely, smooth installation.
AGENCY/REGULATORY GUIDANCE
Our team is ready to provide you with expert advice and assistance on local regulatory requirements, resulting in faster approvals.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Our engineers can assist by providing product specific engineering calculations such as hydraulics, buoyancy, foundation reactions, and unit sizing.
SITE SPECIFIC DRAWINGS
Our engineers can provide site-specific drawings for proposals, project meetings, and submittals, helping you be more efficient with your time.
APPLICATION
CONTINENTAL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES FOR SKYWALKS
The custom designs, lightweight strength, long clear spans, and elegant designs of our custom prefabricated truss bridges make them the best way to get pedestrians safely where they’re going. Continental skywalks connect hospitals, stadiums and malls to parking garages and carry pedestrians over busy roads in many other scenarios.
TRUSS BRIDGES FOR STREAM AND WETLAND CROSSINGS
Longer clear spans minimize the use of piers or immediate supports. Therefore, our pedestrian and vehicular bridges are an ideal solution for crossing sensitive areas and wetlands with little or no impact on the environment. Lack of piers also leads to improved hydraulic efficiency.
TRUSS STRUCTURES FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Pre-engineered truss structures provide fast-track solutions for bridge replacement projects with quick installation – saving both time and money. These prefabricated truss structures are often installed in just one to three days.
TRUSS BRIDGES FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Truss bridges provide the perfect solution for a basic foot bridge or a large overpass bridge. Prefabricated golf course bridges can be installed quickly with minimal disruption to course play. Trail and bicycle bridges have also been widely used to enhance recreational areas and link greenway systems.
TRUSS BRIDGES FOR CONVEYOR AND PIPE SUPPORT
Truss bridges can function as pipe or conveyor support systems or for a variety of material handling needs.
TRUSS STYLES
CONNECTOR® TRUSS
The Connector is one of the most familiar truss designs for both pedestrian and vehicular bridges. The standard Connector designs reach over a 200-foot clear span range for pedestrian and a 150-foot clear span range for vehicular.
The Connector style truss features a parallel top and bottom chord and is available in both flat designs or cambered up to 1% of the span length.
EXPRESS® TRUSS
The speed, quality and value of EXPRESS® truss bridges will ensure you receive the industry’s best customer experience. For over thirty years, Contech’s truss bridges have been known as premier steel truss structures - depended upon for strength and durability as well as aesthetic appeal and economical solutions.
Benefits Of Express Pedestrian Structures :
-Stamped Drawing - within 2-3 weeks -Bridge Delivery - will be determined at time of receipt of approval to fabricate -Support - Assistance by local Contech Field Professional. -Experience - We have registered PEs in every state and 75 years of experience to help with regulations and codes on even the most challenging projects. -Quality - We maintain the highest level of manufacturing certifications in the industry – making sure that the job is done right the first time.
THE CAPSTONE TRUSS
The Capstone truss is designed for projects requiring a long span bridge with limited approach depth.
The truss height of Capstone varies to allow a low-abutment backwall for improved hydraulic efficiency. Capstone is an ideal solution for longer spans of up to 150 feet for vehicular and 250 feet for pedestrian.
THE KEYSTONE TRUSS
The parabolic curve is one of the most efficient structural designs known in bridge engineering. It is also one of the most timeless. The classic appearance of the Keystone truss bridge is frequently used in residential and commercial settings where aesthetics dictate the bridge style.
With clear spans up to 150 feet for vehicular and 250 feet for pedestrian, the Keystone style is one of our most popular designs. The depth at the center is usually 10% of the clear span. With longer spans, the center depth may be reduced to 7% of the span.
GATEWAY® TRUSS
The Gateway style is a popular truss design for pedestrian bridges. It utilizes the stability of the box girder for longer spans up to 240 feet. This design is particularly useful in highway and railroad overpasses.
In the custom design phase, all variables are considered, including unusual alignments, grade differences, switchbacks and cantilevers, as well as special architectural treatments, glazing requirements, pre-wired electrical systems and custom paint finishesThis Gateway style of pedestrian bridge has often been used for building walkways and other overpass bridges, and can be custom designed to match any architectural requirement and provide superior aesthetic appeal.
ARCHWAY® TRUSS
The Archway pedestrian truss style combines the architectural appeal of a traditional arch design with the engineering practicality of open clearance above the bridge deck and exceptional strength below.
Archway bridges feature a cambered bottom chord to emphasize the arch design. Archway series bridges are frequently custom designed for superior aesthetic appeal.
EXPRESSWAY® PEDESTRIAN TRUSS
The Expressway pedestrian truss design offers a low rail height and is ideal for golf course use. This rugged design also provides the needed capacity for maintenance vehicles.
CABLE-STAYED PEDESTRIAN TRUSS
Towering architectural distinction is also cost-effective with the Cable-Stayed truss. Engineered for bridge lengths from 200 to 400 feet, Continental offers many tower variations for unique architectural statements; tower heights are approximately one-fourth of the main span length.
The most economical end spans are approximately one-half the length of the main span. The bridge truss itself is very lightweight, and, as installed, appears to be floating.
DECKING TYPES
CONCRETE
Our truss structures offer a wide range of deck options that guarantee a distinctive look for your project.
ASPHALT
WOOD
STEEL GRATE
FINISH OPTION
WEATHERING STEEL
To customize your truss project, choose from weathering steel, painted steel, painted weathering steel or galvanized steel finishes to meet your site's needs.
PAINTED STEEL
PAINTED WEATHERING STEEL
GALVANIZED STEEL
