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Longer span Rope Bridges can be anchored across rivers, lakes and even canyons. Perfect for going tree-to-tree in woodlands, for Tree-Top Walkways and for adding that extra air of excitement in gardens, woodlands, resorts and adventure parks.

Short span Rope Bridges are perfect for treehouses and the ideal go-between when adding platforms or play ‘islands’. Adds real adventure and fantasy plus a playful connection to our whole world of play.

Our Log Rope Bridges are a perfect solution where a treehouse adventure starts from the lawn or woodland floor, leading upwards to a treehouse or platform. Our Log Rope Bridges make an awesome treehouse or platform entrance.

Suspended Rope Bridges can offer a perfect solution when looking to cross over large areas, such as rivers, lakes, ponds and even canyons. They also provide an exciting and flexible design option in Adventure Parks.

We work from anchor points established at each end, using either a zero-impact certified and proprietary ground buried anchor system or suitable ground buried concrete ‘pads’ with integrated structural anchor plates, that are designed and fabricated at our workshop. Typically, if suitable trees are available, we can ‘anchor’ to trees at each end of the Rope Bridge using tree-friendly webbing slings or rope soft-shackles.

In every project, the anchor points can always run longer than the actual Rope Bridge span, allowing us to also integrate ground-based deck platforms (with balustrades if necessary) at each end. This not only creates a truly impressive looking ‘start’ and ‘finish’ to the Rope Bridge, it also helps us to negotiate the height of the Rope Bridge above water, should there be any relevant issues with flood forecasts.

The most common lengths of Rope Bridges we have installed has been anywhere from 5m up to 45m. But if you’re thinking of something on a grander scale, that’s not a problem at all.

We have designed and installed 45m long Rope Bridges that span across rivers and canyons, and on one project, even installed a Rope Bridge directly into granite boulders when the availability of ground anchors or nearby trees was not an option. Whatever your wish our teams at Treehouse Life will always look for a way to make it work.

As ever, with Rope Bridge design and build, the key to structural integrity and design success is very much down to the lay of the land at the proposed location. While we can initially work from location photos to advise and consult regarding your Rope Bridge options, we do offer an on-site visit consultancy so that we can to discuss all opportunities.

Structurally, suspended Rope Bridges work from anchor-to-anchor using structural steel cables or ropes with all elements suspended inbound on the structural lines, including the round timber uprights at each end that are required for the rope-work balustrades.

This is what we call a ‘floating Rope Bridge’ solution, which allows us to work with our own Rope Bridge system in many unique and incredible locations both throughout the UK and around the world.

Our fixed-beam Rope Bridges are a perfect design solution to reach a treehouse or link up multiple platforms or decks. The purpose of the integrated fixed-beam is simply to hold the two ends apart; it typically sits at half-height within the rope balustrades, but can also sit lower or even closer to the upper ‘hand-rail‘.

On this particular Rope Bridge design and installation solution, because the ‘stress-and-strain‘ between the two fixed points is taken up by the fixed-beam, we support the timber walkway treads underneath with ropes that are fixed at each end to a round timber beam.

Structurally perfect and beautiful in design, Fixed-Beam Rope Bridges for treehouses, platforms and decks can add a whole other dimension of fantasy and imaginative play.

With the bridge always sitting level end-to-end, it is possible for us to increase (or decrease) the overall height by installing an additional step up and/or down at either end (usually 300mm).

Although this is a fully integrated Rope Bridge design and installation, there is however a limit to the distance the bridge can actually cover. This is determined by the length of the actual fixed- beams we use; a 3m span or less works perfectly, although there are some other excellent options if a span of up to 6m long is required.

Overall, the structural integrity is always going to be heavily dependent upon what is available at each end of the bridge – so our advice (based on years of experience) would always be for a Rope Bridge to be integral to an overall design rather than being an add-on after everything else has been built.

Include some Climbing Walls, Zip Wires and Fireman’s Poles as part of your child’s treehouse world and you will create the ultimate adventure and fantasy land and a playful connection to a whole world of possibilities – the perfect setup for every family back garden or school playground.

Our Log Rope Bridges are a perfect solution for every magical journey, starting each new treehouse adventure right from the middle of the lawn or woodland floor, and leading it all the way upwards to a treehouse or platform.

What better entrance could there be, than feeling those butterflies of excitement and the rush of make-believe from the moment you place your foot on that very first log and then cross the Rope Bridge into a faraway kingdom or land.

When incorporating a change in height into our designs, using flat Rope Bridge ‘slats’ simply wouldn’t do the job; too much of a gradient and the bridge would literally turn into a slide! The answer is in the use of round timber logs set inbound on ropes or steel cables, providing the intrepid climber with suitable ‘steps’ whilst they hold onto the rope balustrades.

Typically, with Rope Bridges up to approximately 4.8m in length (which is ideal for a Rope Bridge entrance), we integrate a fixed-beam into the Rope Bridge to hold the two ends apart.

The route up and into a treehouse needs to be exciting and imaginative and very much a part of the play journey itself and this is where the magic begins. Log Rope Bridges offer that perfect – not to mention most adventurous – entrance to any garden or backyard treehouse play-set or platform decks.

An awesome project built in a lovely back garden for a family home. An aerial adventure platform with stainless steel Slide and Rope Bridge paves the way for walks between the trees. A brilliant Treetop Walkway bridge is an awesome way to enjoy your woodland and be close to nature.

Natural, ‘secret’ and magical – discover a Log Rope Bridge entrance to a beautiful woodland treehouse. Hidden within a private client’s woodland with a ‘secret‘ Log Rope Bridge entrance weaved within the trees with lots of Adventure, Make-Believe, Fun and Fantasy.

Beautiful garden project on the amazing island of Jersey. In a wonderful family garden setting Treehouse Life created a long Rope Bridge spanning across a pond, also an exciting Zip Wire for young adventurers to enjoy.

Great photos of Treehouses fitted with Treetop Walkway Rope Bridges. The best way to experience nature up high in the canopy. Get a sense of adventure and exploration using these safe and exciting rope bridges.

Such an incredible Rope Bridge built for the National Trust. Designed and made to cross over an impressive river this bridge is exciting and fun. Giving access to new land across the river this bridge is a great addition to the property. Superb fun, safe and adventurous these bridges bring Indiana Jones to mind. Amazing stuff by Treehouse Life.

Aerial adventure course with a Tree Canopy Walkway. Travel through the woods and between trees up high in the canopy. Explore canopy wildlife and nature in a safe and functional Treetop Rope Bridge.

A stunning collection of professional Rope Bridges accompanied with 4-sided rope ladders. An incredible way to walk around the tree canopy in a safe and exciting way. Brilliant for adding new pathways high in the tree canopy close to nature and wildlife. The hanging V-shaped Hammock Bridges are wonderful for relaxing and laying down in as well as a ton of fun.

Completed the longest Rope Bridge in the UK at 42m in a private garden location from the formal back garden and out across a valley to a lakeside location with beautiful views.

The UK’s longest and highest treetop walkway at Groombridge Place in Kent. Walking in a deep within a 2.1m ‘V’ shaped safety netting and tree-to-tree in a free-flowing, suspended and ‘floating’ soft ‘hammock-style’ experience. Wild deer adventuring in the woods underneath whilst in a beautifully relaxed and quiet place to observe nature.

A superb project built within a desert canyon in the heat of Qatar. Designed to look like a wild jungle-style Rope Bridge this creation is made with high-quality ropes and professional-grade metal supports.

Log Rope Bridge treehouse entrance from the garden lawn, creating magic, adventure and fantasy. A stunning treehouse and Log Rope Bridge for a garden project in Lancashire, The Old Vicarage. From a treehouse platform, with rope balustrades both sides and round pressure treated timber logs as ‘steps’.

Rounded treads to connect from lawn to treehouse – Log Rope Bridges are fantastic wherever you need a change of height. Leading from the garden and into a suspended ‘free-floating’ treehouse, Tree-top Walkway and Zip Wire. Supported by steel cables extending higher into the tree to create a ‘free-floating’ suspended treehouse and garden Log Rope Bridge entrance.

A Tree-top Walkway taking an adventure journey through the woodland and the opportunity to Zip Wire across a lake and bring the button seat back for the next go.

Incredible suspended tree canopy platform. The perfect way to view the surrounding woodland from a high vantage point. Use the treetop walkway bridges to reach the wooden deck and look out to see birds and wildlife. Built within an RSPB nature reserve you can spot, bats, rare birds and other woodland creatures.

A beautiful woodland walkway bridge built within some palm trees in Marbella. A fantastic project creating some adventure play equipment for an exciting treehouse project. Exhibiting Treetop Walkway bridges, Rope Ladders and a Treehouse with Rope Bridges, Slide and Climbing Walls this project offers many different play options.

"We hired Paul and his team to build a Rope Bridge in the Seychelles on the site of a Spa we are constructing for a 5 star resort. We are very pleased with the efficient quality service and we were provided with and the end result looks fantastic."

“I would highly recommend Treehouse Life. Their design for a play area for my children was well thought out and fitted perfectly into the space we had. They were quick to install and the quality of the materials and the overall build is exceptional. My children love playing there, so in short it was well worth it.”

“Treehouse Life Ltd created a stunning Treehouse and Rope Bridge for our garden project in Lancashire, The Old Vicarage. The structure is a timeless addition to the garden and is loved by the family. As a garden feature, a destination and a source of play it is just perfect. We have had many enquiries and admiring comments regarding the Treehouse, in fact it features in some of our most popular photos on Houzz. The project was a finalist at the Northern Design Awards in 2015. We would highly recommend Paul and his team to any client and hope very much to join forces in the near future.”

Rope Bridge Kits are intended to create a suspended passageway between two or more tree platforms, but can also be used to span rivers and other obstacles. Each kit includes everything you need to build the bridge except the walking surface. Step by step instructions are included. Sometimes engineers specify extra cable kits, so we offer those as well. Scroll down for more information.

Deluxe bridge kits can be ordered from 32" to 60" in length and use 2 main 1/2" diameter cables each rated at 24,000 lbs.We also offer additional cables, also known as extra deluxe cable kits. Note: Extra cable kits are typically for commercial installations where three or more cables have been specified, but anyone is free to add them to their bridge kit package.We are not structural engineers, so if you are buying a bridge kit and it is a commercial application, or if you are concerned about loads and such, you should consult a licensed engineer for the best way to install the kit at your site. Some applications require connection to more a substantial connection points like large trees or concrete footings. Our instructions are only meant as a guide. We cannot provide loads or other engineering data.IMPORTANT:Kits are made to order and cannot be returned. We recommend not ordering your kit until your structures or connection points are set and you have spoken with an engineering professional(if required). Feel free to contact us with any other questions.

We built this bridge and wrote a “how we did it” book about the process a few years ago. I thought it would be fun to share the basics of this design as an Instructable for people who have enough skill to be able to take the information and work with it. And as we do in our book, we recommend having your specific design approved by an engineer just to be on the safe side.

Here is our design for an 80’ long walking bridge that spans our creek and is set back far enough for a serious flood. The challenge was to do as much as possible without the need of machinery or swimming. Even if your creek isn’t that wide, consider flood stage and go from there.

Dead men are a vital part of this design (the foundation in the ground). Engineered based on the load, they were were buried and secured before the suspension cables were brought in.

The stringers were also spaced to deal with harmonic resonance. Though keep in mind, it’s a suspension bridge and it will move when you walk on it. Whee!

This bridge has been our access across the creek to get to our spring for many years, and is holding up great through several major floods. A couple of trees have hit it, but it wasn’t phased. We recently adjusted the turnbuckles on the dead men cables to pull up the slack in the deck from tree hits.

Note that all photos and illustrations are from our book, Building a Small Cable Suspension Bridge with the Cable Locking System. The book is easily found on Amazon.com if you look it up, and our blog with more info is wildcatman.wordpress.com. Hopefully this is enough information to get you inspired!

Almost ten years ago we posted a materials list with prices for our 80" bridge. You can find that here, although obviously the prices will be outdated: https://wildcatman.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/cost-t...

We suspect a public park would want a bridge that was much more solid than this style, but "millions $" sounds pretty steep! Check out the designs here: https://www.aia.org/showcases/6121109-forest-park-...

The main cables are 1/2” and the suspenders are 3/16” galvanized cable. A complete materials list is here: https://wildcatman.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/cost-to-build-a-small-cable-suspension-bridge/0

im trying to make a suspension mini bridge for school to have a competition to see which bridge can holod the most weight how do i make a stable good suspension bridge?

Thanks for asking, and sorry, no. I could design a bridge like this for us but not for someone else, since I am not a licensed engineer. Good luck! Maybe check with Bridges to Prosperity and see if they"ll share a design with you?0

The main cables are 1/2” and the suspenders are 3/16” galvanized cable. A complete materials list is here: https://wildcatman.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/cost-to-build-a-small-cable-suspension-bridge/0

I"ve read the book and loved it. Thank you for putting this info together. It"s really motivating for people who"d like to start a similar undertaking. My question: is the suspended bridge style suitable for bridges with a grade, with two ends at different altitudes? If so, what kind of adjustments should be made to the project to account for the grade?

Thanks for the compliments on our book, and for your question. I don’t know what kind of altitude changes you’re talking about, but if they are minor, then it shouldn’t make any real difference. You can adjust where the bridge deck levels to the posts and then build a ramp or stairs to get up to it from the low side.

If you’re talking about a slope on the bridge deck (because cutting the high grade or ramping up to the low side isn’t an option) then the functionality of the bridge using the parts I employed won’t really be compromised because it’s a small bridge not meant for heavy loads. That said, I would however be concerned about safety on a bridge that isn’t level - not only the precarious feeling it could illicit in the person walking on it, it could be slippery.ReplyUpvote

Rope Bridge Kits are intended to create a suspended passageway between two or more tree platforms, but can also be used to span rivers and other obstacles. Each kit includes eve…

Bethlehem Structural Strand is an arrangement of wires laid helically around a center wire to produce a symmetrical cross section. Structural strand is used as a load-carrying tension member where great flexibility and bending are not major requirements. For any given diameter, wire strand is the least flexible of steel cables. Structural strand provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, a high modulus of elasticity and a small diameter-per-unit strength. These are the features that permit strand to adapt so successfully to structural applications. WW manufactures Bethlehem Structural Strand to meet ASTM Specification A586, and we have the capability to manufacture strand as large as 5-1/2"diameter. Refer to Table 1 for structural strand data.

Bethlehem Structural Wire Rope consists of six strands made from zinc-coated wire with strands laid helically around a core, such as another strand or smaller wire rope. Structural wire rope provides greater flexibility when compared with coarse strand constructions and is generally the structural cable of choice where bending ability is an important requirement, such as forming flemish eye ends (drop terminals). WW manufactures Bethlehem Structural Wire Rope to meet ASTM Specification A603, and has the capability to manufacture wire rope as large as 7"diameter. Refer to Table 2 for Bethlehem Structural Wire Rope data.

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Structural wire rope cables have played a major role in the engineering and architecture of many large structures and are widely used on projects involving bridges, vessels, stadiums and glass facade/membrane buildings to name a few. Using steel cables in the design of such projects has proved more cost effective than solely using raw materials such as Iron or concrete and is now very much the preferred choice within the construction and engineering sector.

The starting point for FATZER products is high-tensile steel wire. Fabricated into steel wire ropes, it enables architects, engineers and contractors to create technically sophisticated rope architecture.

FATZER manufacture a wide range of rope diameters, suitable for use on the most complex of projects. The performance parameters of all products are monitored and confirmed by independent test bodies.

It goes without saying that steel wire ropes must meet the highest safety requirements. What sets them apart though, is the way they provide freedom for aesthetically creative design. It is the elegant HYEND series of end connections, in particular, which turns these technical products into true “design objects”.

Spiral strand and fully locked coil ropes are manufactured in Switzerland in FATZER"s own factory. This covers the whole process including stranding, pre-stretching, marking and in some cases socketing. Handling customised product solutions is a challenge we tackle on a daily basis. In all cases rope assemblies arrive on site ready for installation.

All materials are fully certified and has full traceability in line with our ISO9001 procedures. The most common constructions of wire rope used for structural purposes are: Spiral strand ropes and fully locked coil rope (EN 1993-1-11:2006). All ropes are available with HYEND fittings to guarantee the best quality and safety standard (EN 13411-4).

SWR have the capacity to design and manufacture these assemblies, and can provide structural advice on load ratings and fixing terminals should this be required. Both galvanised and stainless steel can be used depending on the location and specification of the project.

CableBridge are Australia’s only bridge building company dedicated solely to the design, manufacture and installation of pedestrian suspension bridges. With over 20 years experience we have the engineering and construction resources to develop and complete your project from conception to completion.

Bridge design is fraught with conflicting demands such as budget, regulatory authority requirements, maintenance aspects, aesthetics, site conditions and choices of materials used. We are well placed to help guide you through all the issues confronting your pro-posed bridge project and help you towards a successful outcome.

The suspension bridge or commonly known as “swing bridges”, are a time-honoured way of crossing waterways and service communities throughout the world. We have taken what is a very old concept of footbridge design and developed it using modern long lasting materials that comply with today’s demands. Our bridges are factory prefabricated and erected in usually 7-14 days.

February 25, 2019 was a very bad day for our 80′ suspension bridge that we built in 2005. Part of a large maple tree that was weighted down with heavy snow decided to break and fall directly on one of the support posts on the other side of the creek, bringing lots of other trees along with it. Once it thawed and we could clean up the mess, we assessed the damage. We had to replace the post and raise the bridge again. You can read about that here. The next step was to replace the decking and adjust the suspender cables.

The decking held up very well all things considered. We scraped most of the moss off and usually kept the leaves raked, but it was already overdue to be replaced when the bridge was hit. While we originally hoped to use some kind of metal for our “final” deck, we decided to use pressure treated dock boards. I put a coat of water sealant on all sides just to give the boards a bit more protection.

So, in all the pole was replaced, the steps were replaced, the decking was replaced, the suspender cables realigned, and the deck was leveled. There are not many big trees left that are aimed at the bridge, but we’ll see what nature brings next. Hopefully we’ll be ready.

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to check out our books about building a yurt or a small cable suspension bridge. The links to purchase are on the introductory page:

Bridges are a popular treehouse accessory and add to the adventure and fun of moving around in the trees. A bridge can be used to access a treehouse from either the ground or another tree, or can lead to a different treehouse or platform.

A solid bridge is usually wooden and spans A to B as a level walkway with railings. Solid bridges are limited in span by the strength of the timber. Long spans can be supported by posts down to the ground or cables up to the trees. A bridge without any extra support would be limited in practicality to about 10" (3.3m). The beams in the bridge undergo tension and compression forces in use. The attachment points at each end will have to support the expected weight acting downwards, but will not be under significant tension.

A rope bridge is a form of suspension bridge. The rope can be any high strength cable which has limited stretch. Nylon rope and steel cable are the most common cables used for treehouse bridges. Rope bridges rely on their connections at each end. They are always under tension so attachments need special consideration to take into account both weight (vertical load) and the tension of the bridge (acting horizontally).

A wooden bridge can make a good entrance walk to a treehouse built on a slope. As the tree will move in the wind, one end of the bridge must be allowed to move. It is usually easier to have the moving end on solid ground (much like a ship"s gangway), but the bridge could also be fixed to the solid ground and allowed to slide in a special bracket at the treehouse end.

Rope bridges can be dangerous to build and use. They require skill and common sense to install safely. Failure to design a safe system can lead to serious injury or death. For anything other than low, short spans, contact a professional for further advice or to build the bridge for you - see the list of contacts at the end of the page.

The simplest rope bridge consists of a cable to stand on and a cable to hold onto with your hands. This design is quick and easy to build but can be tricky to walk along. The situation can be improved by offsetting the hand cable to one side, which allows the walker to stand more vertically.

The next improvement is to add a second hand cable so that the arms are spread out, improving balance. In this design, the lowest cable takes most of the weight. To improve the stability of the bridge, the foot cable can be tied up to each of the hand cables using short lengths of cable at regular intervals forming a railing. This also improves safety in case the walker slips. The higher the hand cable is, the greater the stability, although the highest that most people are comfortable using is around shoulder height.

A better form of rope bridge, in terms of ease of use, has a wooden deck running below the hand ropes. When set up correctly, this bridge is stable and safe for even small children to use. Typically two high strength deck cables are strung between A and B, at the same height and with a horizontal separation of 2-3" (30-90cm). The boards for the walkway are then either tied or bolted to the cable so that they can"t move or work loose. Two hand cables, which can be of slightly lighter material, are strung 3-5" (90-150cm) above the deck cables. Ties are then connected between the hand rail and deck rail on each side. The ties can be made from a single rope which runs up and down along the whole length of the bridge. Separate cables (usually rope), or mesh can be strung along the ties to hold them in position and reduce the risk of anyone slipping out between adjacent ties.

Due to the high tension in the bridge cables, they should be fixed to a sufficiently strong point on the tree, treehouse or the ground. The attachment points will be under a lot of pressure, so attaching directly to the tree is preferable. A heavy duty eyebolt (see the cables page) is the best fixing point. Slings around the tree are stronger but can cause damage to the bark and restrict growth. In order to get enough separation between the cables you may need to use a thick piece of wood as a spreader to hold the cables at the correct distance apart.

Large spans may require additional cabling from the tree at each end of the bridge to another point such as a tree directly behind. The cable should be fixed lower down on the second tree. This spreads the bridge"s tension over two trees which reduces the pressure on the main tree and gives a more solid fixture to the bridge. This method also needs to be used if the bridge cable is fixed to a small branch of the tree because the branch could snap under high tension. Run another cable either back to the main trunk if it is behind the branch, or back to another tree.

Rope bridges require tension to keep them as level as possible and to avoid excessive sway. This makes a properly tensioned bridge easy to walk across. Unfortunately, a bridge with a wooden deck can become very heavy after only a short span, so it becomes impossible to get enough tension in the cables by hand strength alone. You can get round the problem using a block and tackle system, turnbuckles or a ratchet mechanism. A block and tackle allows you to increase the tension several times higher than you can normally pull by hand. Turnbuckles allow extra slack to be taken up once the cable has been tensioned, but as they have only a limited distance capacity they are best used with steel cables which don"t stretch as much as rope. A ratchet mechanism is a steel device that can be cranked with a lever to gradually draw in the excess cable. You can buy ratchet mechanisms for zip lines which will work well on a bridge, or you can adapt the mechanism from a high capacity ratchet strap.

It is very important that all your hardware is rated to withstand the tension built up in a rope bridge, as it can take only one part to fail for the bridge to collapse. The tension in the cables can be fairly high even before anybody adds their weight by walking across and will increase even more as the wind blows the trees backwards and forwards. The important thing is to maintain a good safety margin so that the hardware you use is well within its working limits. Attachment points and mechanisms should be regularly inspected and adjusted. Only one person at a time should use a treehouse suspension bridge.

For a suspended deck bridge, you will have four cables at each end of the bridge. Each of these cables must be fixed to something that can withstand the tension and vertical load of the bridge, even in a storm. The cables might be attached to the trunk of the tree, a branch, part of the treehouse, to the ground, or to a frame fixed to the ground.

The cables themselves should not be fixed directly to the support, but rather to an anchor point such as an eye bolt or sling. Attachments to parts of the tree must be made carefully to avoid damaging the bark. If you use slings, they should be pulled tight to prevent movement in use and should be removed and inspected each year to prevent restrictions to the tree"s growth. Eye bolts tend to cause less damage than wrapping ropes or slings around the tree and can be left in place permanently. Eye bolts in the style of lag bolts (ie a 6-8" threaded section), should be fitted at 45-90° to the direction of pull. This lowers the risk of the bolt pulling out under load, but requires special attention to the working load of the bolt under angular forces. Long bolts passing all the way through the tree can take much higher loads because they can be lined up with the cable.

For the highest level of safety, have your rope bridge built for you by professionals with experience in this area. For long or high spans this is essential.

In October 2017, US Cargo Control received an order for 300+ wire rope clips from an engineer in northern Connecticut. Lacy Curtis, Business Development Consultant at US Cargo Control, verified the customer got what they wanted, when they needed it.

The wire rope clips were used to assemble a 100+ foot suspended footbridge over the Hockanum River in Vernon, Connecticut. Because of this, it granted a direct connection for hikers to cross between two growing trail systems along the Hockanum. In his Hartford Courant Newspaper article, reporter Peter Marteka describes it as "the kind of bridge you want to build when you are out blazing trails in the woods as a kid."

The job took 16 ¾" Drop Forged Style Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clips, and 320 5/16" Type 304 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clips. Vernon town engineer, Dave Smith, led the design and execution of the project with some help from Bridges to Prosperity, a Denver-based company that has built over 200 footbridges in 20 countries. Then, teams of local volunteers came together and put in over 1,300 hours to help Smith complete this project.

Vernon Greenway Volunteers is a group of dedicated individuals who assist the Town of Vernon through the maintenance, enhancement, and proper use of the 30+ miles of trails in Vernon. Friends of the Hockanum River Linear Park is a non-profit organization that brings awareness to the importance of clean rivers through public education.

Have questions on our wire rope products? Contact our product experts today by giving us a call at (866) 444-9990 or by emailing customerservice@uscargocontrol.com.

Bailey suspension bridge is a kind of steel suspension bridge. It is a steel bridge structure that suspends the bridge span with suspension cables and hangs under the suspension cables anchored on both banks of rivers, valleys, and bays.

The Bailey suspension bridge is actually a bridge spanning between two high grounds, without an overly complicated structure. Since the main stress point of the Bailey suspension bridge is transferred to the main pier through the evenly distributed suspension cables, the stress of the bridge is more uniform and stable, and the middle span is also larger.

The Bailey suspension bridge has the characteristics of saving materials and being lightweight. The suspension cables of the main load-bearing components are generally made of steel with high tensile strength. Therefore, we can make full use of the strength of materials and use lower Bailey suspension bridge cost under a larger span. Suspension bridges have also become the steel bridge with the largest spanning capacity among the bridges of various systems, and the general span can reach more than 1,000 meters.

The body and tower of the Bailey suspension bridge are built with a Bailey frame structure. According to different spans and loads, CB200, CB300, and CB450 Bailey steel bridges can be selected for construction. Due to the convenient transportation of various types of Bailey bridge components, under normal construction conditions, 20-24m can be erected every day, and the fastest one-day construction volume can reach 30m. Therefore, Bailey suspension bridges can be quickly built-in various mountainous areas, valleys, rivers, and other banks. Because the Bailey suspension bridge has the advantages of flexible and fast construction, it is often used as a temporary construction bridge.

Due to the high standards for materials and construction, the Bailey suspension bridge has good stability and excellent wind and earthquake resistance. Suspension bridges are often built on cliffs, so the safety performance is absolutely guaranteed. Because of this advantage, suspension bridges are also common in earthquake-prone areas. Its superior anti-destructive ability also enables it to have a better performance during the war.

Bailey suspension bridge is a special form of a suspension bridge. Its scope of application is mainly long-span highway bridges. It is a commonly used bridge structure for long-span Bailey bridges. Bailey suspension bridge is usually composed of the main cable, stiffening beam, cable tower, saddle, anchorage, sling, and other components. Next is the introduction of the suspension bridge parts.

The main cable is the main load-bearing component in the suspension bridge. The steel wire rope and the parallel wire steel cable together form the main cable part. The main cable of the suspension bridge is mostly high-strength galvanized steel wire with a diameter of5mm, and the shape of the main cable is similar to a secondary parabola.

The main function of the stiffening beam is to provide support for the bridge deck while preventing excessive deflection and distortion of the bridge deck. The stiffening beam is the main component that bears wind loads and other lateral horizontal forces. The stiffening beams of long-span suspension bridges are all steel structures, generally in the form of truss beams and box beams.

The cable tower is an important component supporting the main cable. The live load and dead load of the suspension bridge and the reaction force of the stiffening beam on the tower will be transmitted to the tower pier and base of the lower part through the cable tower. The cable tower is generally made of steel structure or prestressed concrete structure.

AGICOis an enterprise specializing in the design and production of steel Bailey bridges. Our suspension bridge products have been exported to Latin America, Asia, Africa, and other continents, bringing convenient bridges for people in more than 30countries. We have advanced fully automatic robot assembly production lines, and our products have passed ISO9001 quality management system certification. AGICO is a reliable manufacturer of Bailey suspension bridges. Welcome to send inquiries and discuss cooperation with us.

The Bailey suspension bridge has a strong spanning ability and is especially suitable for erecting in places with large widths. The Bailey suspension bridge produced by AGICO has a design span that can support a single span of 60~300m, and a total span of 1,000 meters or more.

Suspension bridges are often used to cross rivers, valleys, bays, as well as valleys, cliffs, and other mountainous areas with complex terrain. It is often used as a permanent or semi-permanent steel bridge, and can also be used as a temporary multi-purpose steel bridge. The design height of the suspension bridge can be increased as required to allow surface ships to pass under the bridge. The construction of the Bailey suspension bridge does not require the construction of temporary piers. Therefore, it is more suitable for use in waters with the rapid flow and deep water.

Compared with steel truss bridges of the same span, choosing the Bailey suspension bridge has lower costs and the best economic benefits. From the material and structure of the suspension bridge, the larger the span, the lower the cost per unit span. Its transportation cost and bridge construction method is the fastest and saves money.

Since the main body of the bridge uses the Bailey frame structure, the Bailey suspension bridge can be completed in a relatively short time. On average, 20~24 meters of construction can be completed in one day, with the fastest speed of 30 m/day. It can be used for rescue and disaster relief or military purposes.

The suspension bridge has strong seismic resistance and is suitable for areas prone to earthquake disasters. Based on better stable performance, it can withstand strong wind speeds. The strong anti-destructive ability of the Bailey suspension bridge is also very suitable for use during the war.

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Whether from airplane windows, tropical beaches, or wilderness trails, travelers will go a long way for a good view. For some, that promise of the perfect vista is even enough to combat vertigo or a fear of heights. And there are few places where the view is as good as the one from a suspension footbridge.

Encompassing modern engineering marvels and historic relics that have withstood the test of time (and who knows how many pairs of feet) alike, bridges intended solely for pedestrians range from hanging to suspended to cable-stayed. They are popular tourist attractions around the world, offering scenic panoramas plus the thrill of being suspended hundreds, or even thousands, of feet above the ground. For the ultimate views and thrilling experiences, seek out these precarious footbridges around the world.