Maidstone Road Footbridge, Felixstowe

Posted on: 4th of March 2022

Approval in principle, design, detailing and category 2 check for 24m span half-through steel warren truss footbridge over the ELA:FEL railway at Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, for our client Topbond PLC Group. The bridge replaced an existing dilapidated steel footbridge structure that had reached the end of its serviceable life. The bridge was designed in accordance with Highways Agency standards for a 120 year design life. Stirling Maynard also responsible for temporary works checking of piling platform for substructure and main crane lift to lift bridge into place. Pre and post construction inspections undertaken for sensitive nearby building structures.