Temporary Bridge

Temporary Bridge – Adaptaspan

Temporary Bridge

Temporary Bridge – Adaptaspan

A temporary modular bridge built from 1m, 2m and 3m modules

You build the span from the modules you select, and each one joins to the next for the length your site requires.

The range also includes a 1.2 m 90-degree corner module, a T box module and a 0.7 m hinging end ramp, along with anchor, hinging and roller brackets, so the crossing can follow the layout of your site. If your crossing needs something the range does not cover, we design it in-house.

Site bridge for crossing trenches, canals and footpaths on site

When a gap splits a work site, workers either walk the long way round or cross on whatever has been put there. A defined crossing from AdaptaSpan means nobody loses time on the detour or takes a chance on an improvised one.

Fit crane lifting lugs, hinging brackets and hinging end ramps and the AdaptaSpan temporary bridge becomes a crane access bridge.

For a short, light crossing, our temporary pedestrian bridge is the better fit.

Loading, deck and compliance for pedestrian crossings

A crossing that forces workers to queue or step aside slows every journey across it. The span carries two-way pedestrian traffic, so workers pass each other without stopping, which keeps the crossing safer and more efficient for the people using it. The perforated aluminium deck drains and grips, so workers keep their footing when the crossing is wet, and end ramps are part of the range.

We verify AdaptaSpan against BS EN ISO 14122. It is a pedestrian bridge and is not for vehicles or plant.

Lifting and relocating the bridge

Site layouts change, and a crossing built for one phase rarely sits in the right place for the next. Crane lifting lugs let a crane lift the bridge to its new position, then separate it into smaller sections for relocation by material hoist.

Proven on HS2 and replacing a scaffold bridge at Atlas Road

 

Identifying the challenge

At the Bromford East shaft on HS2, workers needed access to the Tunnel Boring Machine slurry pipes.

Supplying the solution: AdaptaSpan

We supplied AdaptaSpan as 3m modules, bolted together with standard fixings into pedestrian bridges of up to 9m. The installation required no custom design or temporary works.

The result: a transformation in safety and efficiency

Three bridges went in at the shaft, and reduced downtime meant work continued without interruption. The HS2 AdaptaSpan case study covers the project in full.

At Atlas Road, the scaffold-based bridge was the slow option: it needed weekly inspections and caused detours. SCS replaced it with a 15 m AdaptaSpan crossing, fitted with AdjustaStairs temporary stairs and double-height guardrails. The inspections ended, and the site saved over 3 labour hours per day.

“A very good design; it’s been incredibly helpful for people on site. Easy to install, and the collaboration with the SafeSmart Access team has been excellent. The feedback on the bridge has been fantastic, and we’re now continuing this partnership to keep improving the site.”

George, SCS

We have operated in the UK since 2007, and we monitor and maintain compliance with HSE WAHR regulations.

AdaptaSpan temporary bridge for sale or hire: give us your span and request a quote

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  • Span: 1 m, 2 m and 3 m modules, each 1.2 m wide, joined into a clear span of up to 21 m.
  • Loading and use: 2.5 kPa, two-way pedestrian access only, BS EN ISO 14122.
  • Handling and supply: crane lifting lugs, modules separable for relocation by material hoist, available to buy or hire.
Workers cross the same gap every day, whether it is a trench, a canal or a footpath, and the usual answer is a scaffold-built bridge or a one-off design. Both are the slow way across: design up front, inspection once the bridge is in. AdaptaSpan is a modular aluminium temporary bridge, designed, engineered and manufactured in-house, that replaces both.
SKU: 210154
AdaptaSpan 1.2mW 90 degree corner module
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Corner Module
  • Measurements:1.2mW 90 degree
SKU: 210123
AdaptaSpan Accessories Brace Structure incl H/ware
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Accessories Brace structure incl H/ware
SKU: 210126
AdaptaSpan Accessories Guardrail Strongback 100x50x4mm RHS, 6.0mL with machined holes
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Accessories Guardrail Strongback
  • Measurements: 100x50x4mm RHS, 6.0mL with machined holes
SKU: 210129
AdaptaSpan Crane Lifting Lug
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Crane Lifting Lug
SKU: 210134
AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge Anchor Bracket
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Anchor Bracket
SKU: 210136
AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge: 1m module x 1.2mW
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge
  • Measurements:1m module x 1.2mW, 2.5kPa
SKU: 210145
AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge: 2m module x 1.2mW
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge
  • Measurements:2m module x 1.2mW, 2.5kPa
SKU: 210358
AdaptaSpan Hinging Bracket
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Hinging Bracket
SKU: 210359
AdaptaSpan Roller Bracket
  • Complies to BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Roller Bracket
SKU: 210155
AdaptaSpan T Box Module
  • Complies with BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan T Box Module
SKU: 210137
AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge: 3m module x 1.2mW
  • Complies with BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge
  • Measurements:3m module x 1.2mW, 2.5kPa
SKU: 210135
AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge: Hinging end ramp 0.7mL x 1.2mW
  • Complies with BS EN ISO 14122
  • Description: AdaptaSpan Modular Bridge Hinging End Ramp
  • Measurements:0.7mL x 1.2mW

Product Description

A temporary modular bridge built from 1m, 2m and 3m modules

You build the span from the modules you select, and each one joins to the next for the length your site requires.

The range also includes a 1.2 m 90-degree corner module, a T box module and a 0.7 m hinging end ramp, along with anchor, hinging and roller brackets, so the crossing can follow the layout of your site. If your crossing needs something the range does not cover, we design it in-house.

Site bridge for crossing trenches, canals and footpaths on site

When a gap splits a work site, workers either walk the long way round or cross on whatever has been put there. A defined crossing from AdaptaSpan means nobody loses time on the detour or takes a chance on an improvised one.

Fit crane lifting lugs, hinging brackets and hinging end ramps and the AdaptaSpan temporary bridge becomes a crane access bridge.

For a short, light crossing, our temporary pedestrian bridge is the better fit.

Loading, deck and compliance for pedestrian crossings

A crossing that forces workers to queue or step aside slows every journey across it. The span carries two-way pedestrian traffic, so workers pass each other without stopping, which keeps the crossing safer and more efficient for the people using it. The perforated aluminium deck drains and grips, so workers keep their footing when the crossing is wet, and end ramps are part of the range.

We verify AdaptaSpan against BS EN ISO 14122. It is a pedestrian bridge and is not for vehicles or plant.

Lifting and relocating the bridge

Site layouts change, and a crossing built for one phase rarely sits in the right place for the next. Crane lifting lugs let a crane lift the bridge to its new position, then separate it into smaller sections for relocation by material hoist.

Proven on HS2 and replacing a scaffold bridge at Atlas Road

 

Identifying the challenge

At the Bromford East shaft on HS2, workers needed access to the Tunnel Boring Machine slurry pipes.

Supplying the solution: AdaptaSpan

We supplied AdaptaSpan as 3m modules, bolted together with standard fixings into pedestrian bridges of up to 9m. The installation required no custom design or temporary works.

The result: a transformation in safety and efficiency

Three bridges went in at the shaft, and reduced downtime meant work continued without interruption. The HS2 AdaptaSpan case study covers the project in full.

At Atlas Road, the scaffold-based bridge was the slow option: it needed weekly inspections and caused detours. SCS replaced it with a 15 m AdaptaSpan crossing, fitted with AdjustaStairs temporary stairs and double-height guardrails. The inspections ended, and the site saved over 3 labour hours per day.

“A very good design; it’s been incredibly helpful for people on site. Easy to install, and the collaboration with the SafeSmart Access team has been excellent. The feedback on the bridge has been fantastic, and we’re now continuing this partnership to keep improving the site.”

George, SCS

We have operated in the UK since 2007, and we monitor and maintain compliance with HSE WAHR regulations.

AdaptaSpan temporary bridge for sale or hire: give us your span and request a quote

Send us the span you need to cross and whether you want to buy or hire.

Request A Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AdaptaSpan for pedestrians only?

Yes. AdaptaSpan carries two-way pedestrian traffic. It is not for vehicles or plant.

How long a span can it make?

The 1 m, 2 m and 3 m modules join to form a clear span of up to 21 m.

How wide is it, and can two people pass?

It is 1.2 m wide, set for two-way pedestrian access, so two people can pass.

What load is it rated for?

Every module is rated at 2.5 kPa.

What standard does it comply with?

We verify AdaptaSpan against BS EN ISO 14122.

Can it be moved once installed?

Yes. Crane lifting lugs let a crane relocate it, and it separates into smaller sections for relocation by material hoist.

Does the deck hold grip in wet or muddy conditions?

Yes. The perforated aluminium deck is built for grip and drainage.

Can I buy or hire it?

Both. AdaptaSpan is available to buy and to hire.

Can it provide crane access?

Yes. Fit the attachments, and AdaptaSpan forms a crane access bridge.

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