Tubecon recently worked on a large scale bridge installation which had some unique requirements due to its size.
Tubecon completed the fabrication and coordinated the delivery of structural steelwork for a large-scale bridge installation in the UK. The project required detailed engineering and logistical planning due to the significant size of each bridge section and their classification as an abnormal load for transport.
The footbridge structure comprised six primary steel sections forming the full span. Each bridge section was fabricated off-site within controlled workshop conditions to ensure dimensional accuracy, quality assurance and programme certainty. Early-stage modelling and production planning were critical to achieving precise alignment during final assembly on site.
Following fabrication, the steelwork progressed through the coatings process before the integration of cladding, insulation, glazing and brise soleil elements. Completing these stages off-site reduced the extent of follow-on trades required during installation and supported improved efficiency on site.
A key complexity of the project was the transportation of the bridge sections from the fabrication facility in Yorkshire to site. Measuring up to 20 metres in length and approximately 5 metres in width, each section was classified as an abnormal load under UK highway regulations. Specialist heavy haulage vehicles were required, alongside detailed route planning and police escort, to ensure safe movement on public roads.
Close coordination between fabrication, coating and transport providers ensured that deliveries were sequenced in line with the site installation programme. Careful logistical management minimised disruption and maintained strict safety standards throughout the transport phase.
By delivering the bridge sections in a largely pre-fabricated condition, the volume of work undertaken at height during erection was reduced. This approach enhanced safety for site operatives and contributed to a streamlined installation process.
The successful completion of this project demonstrates Tubecon’s capability to manage complex steel structures that extend beyond fabrication alone. The integration of precision manufacturing, fire protection coordination and abnormal load logistics reflects the level of technical expertise and planning required to deliver substantial bridge infrastructure within the UK.
