CTS Bridges

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CTS are specialists in the Design, Manufacture and Installation of Bridges, Footbridges, Boardwalks, Lockgates and Decking.

CTS have been designing and manufacturing bridges and structures since 1988 and are one of the market leaders in footbridge design, offering one of the most extensive ranges of steel, timber and steel and timber footbridges.
 
CTS specialise in the design, fabrication and installation of footbridges of all types and sizes- including Pedestrian only, Cycle / Bridle Way Bridges and Vehicular access Bridges - all designed and detailed to reflect their use, size and the aesthetic required.
 
Depending on the type of scheme, CTS can offer design and build services or a more consultancy based role.

Telephone Number

01484 606416

Website

www.ctsbridges.co.uk

Address

Abbey Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8BX

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Dependable decking from CTS

Hardwood Hi-Grip Excel is decking you can install and forget. The non-slip inserts provide a safe, hard wearing surface.

The hardwood timber is durable and maintenance free. Together they are a winning combination.

• ideal for all outdoor deck areas

• slip resistance tested to British Standards.

• cut to length free of charge.

• nationwide delivery service.

Warren and Pratt Truss Bridges

CTS have extensive experience in the design, manufacture and
installation of Warren and Pratt Truss footbridges We have designed and fabricated these steel truss structures in a variety of locations.

We also have experience fabricating these structures to incorporate
lighting and decorative features.

Warren Truss—This is an efficient form of structure for longer lengths.
Pratt Truss—This is the most structurally efficient and therefore a more
economical option for longer length truss superstructures.

Modified Pratt Truss—Whilst marginally more costly than the Pratt truss (because of the extra cross brace in the truss sides) this is generally chosen for a preferred elevational view than the ordinary Pratt truss.

Cycleway and Bridleway Bridges

CTS have extensive experience in the design, manufacture and
installation of cycleway and bridleway footbridges.

We design and fabricate these bridges in a variety of styles including all timber, all steel or combinations of steel and timber. The most suitable material depends on the length of bridge required and CTS can give advice on the most suitable form of construction for your particular scheme.

Bridleway bridges will have a parapet height of 1.8m and have a solid
infill kicker rail at the base of the parapet. We provide a durable non-slip surfacing on the deck of the bridge that reduces the noise of the horses hooves.

Cycleway bridges have a parapet height of 1.4m and will also have a
non-slip surface on the deck to ensure the safety of cyclists and other
users.

Aerial Walkways

CTS specialise in the design, manufacture and
installation of bespoke structures including aerial
walkways.

These unique structures are always site specific and
vary tremendously depending on the ground
conditions, height above ground, site access and
budgets.

Because we offer a one stop shop, we can give
guidance as to the most suitable materials, method of
erection and costings.

Our in house design team have extensive expertise in
creating these structures and our engineers have over
25 years timber engineering expertise.

Because we specialise in both timber and steel
construction this means we produce these types of
walkways in a variety of materials utilising the most
cost effective methods to give the customer value for
money.

Our installation teams work all over the country and
have the necessary expertise and experience to
ensure the work is carried out safely and on time.

Landscape Structures—Lock Gates

CTS specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of lock gates for both broad or narrow canals.

CTS has been manufacturing lock gates for over 25 years and have vast experience in manufacturing both top and bottom gates

CTS hold a Chain of Custody Certificate No. 002257 and FSC timber gates can be supplied.

CTS have supplied a large number of gates on a variety of schemes working for British Waterways, Civils Contractors and on privately owned canals.

Landscape Structures—Low level boardwalks

CTS specialise in the design, manufacture and
installation of boardwalks in both timber or steel
These unique structures are always site specific and
vary tremendously depending on the particular scheme.

Because we offer a one stop shop, we can give
guidance as to the most suitable materials, method of
erection and costings.

Our in house design team have extensive expertise in
creating these structures and our engineers have over
25 years engineering expertise.

We use latest design packages create 3d models for
more complex structures.

Because we specialise in both timber and steel
construction this means we produce these types of
structures in a variety of materials utilising the most
cost effective methods to give the customer value for
money.

Our installation teams work all over the country and
have the necessary expertise and experience to
ensure the work is carried out safely and on time.

Off the Shelf Bridges

Steel and Timber ‘off the shelf bridges’ are ideal for spans from 10m up to 18m. By utilising readily available steel and timber sizes we can offer this economical range of footbridges to suit locations, budgets, spans & aesthetics.

Steel and timber off the shelf bridges are easy to specify and easy to
order. By keeping to a basic specification means delivery times and
costs can be cut to a minimum.

Steel and Timber ‘Off the Shelf’ bridges start at 10m long and rise in 1m increments to 18m.

Widths available are 1m, 1.2m, 1.5m, 2.0m

Bridges are designed to BS 5400 and BS 5268 with a design live load of 5kN/m2

In order to specify a CTS steel and timber off the shelf bridge – e-mail us with the following information:

Overall length of bridge
Clear walkway width (internal walkway)
Cambered or flat main beams
Parapet Material—Hardwood or softwood
Parapet Style—Type A or Type B
Deck Material —Hardwood or softwood
Deck Finish—Hi-Grip Standard or Excel (non-slip inserts)

CTS provide a design, build and installation service for these bridges.

Ornamental Bridges—over 10m

Elegant and Enhancing

Ornamental bridges are made to order to suit the client’s requirements in a range of styles to suit locations, budgets, spans & aesthetics.
Private Gardens, Estates, Public Parks & Gardens, Housing
Developments and Theme Parks can all be enhanced with CTS’s
ornamental bridges.

Available in Steel, Hardwood or Softwood and with FSC certification.
All softwood used is pre-treated for a 30 year service life
Ornamental bridges can have solid timber beams, glue-laminated beams, dowel-laminated beams or steel beams.

The bridges can be delivered in kit form or fully assembled to any location in the UK.

CTS can provide an installation service for the bridge onto abutments
prepared by others.

Ornamental Bridges—under 10m

Elegant and Enhancing

Ornamental bridges are made to order to suit the client’s requirements in a range of styles to suit locations, budgets, spans & aesthetics.

Private Gardens, Estates, Public Parks & Gardens, Housing
Developments and Theme Parks can all be enhanced with CTS’s
ornamental bridges.

Available in Hardwood or Softwood and with FSC certification.

All softwood used is pre-treated for a 30 year service life
Ornamental bridges can have solid timber beams, glue-laminated beams, dowel-laminated beams or steel beams.

The bridges can be delivered in kit form or fully assembled to any location in the UK.

CTS can provide an installation service for the bridge onto abutments
prepared by others.

The images here show some examples of this form of bridge

Railway Bridges

CTS have extensive experience in the design, manufacture and
installation of footbridges over live railways.

We have designed and fabricated timber, steel and timber and steel only
structures to be used in these locations taking a variety of structural
forms.

The images here show some of the basic forms of construction suitable
for this use. We also have experience fabricating structures incorporating
lighting and decorative features.