Arup ; ; Bridge engineering Whether to span nations, make a statement or improve everyday links, Arup designs better bridges. Share Bridge engineering Talk to Naeem Hussain about this service Get in touch Arup works in active partnership with clients to understand their needs and aspirations, so that our solutions make their bridge programmes possible - big and small. We then bring together leading global experts across disciplines to create teams that can deliver world-class bridge engineering anywhere. Collaborating to develop connections Long-span bridges open regions to opportunity and link communities. Arup collaborates with architects, developers and the public sector to shape ambitious, pragmatic and enduring bridges that transform the way people live and work. We have realised many of the world’s significant bridges. In the 1970s we spanned the Benue River to re-connect the north-east region of Nigeria cut off by annual floods. Since, the Øresund Link, which joins Sweden and Denmark, was completed ahead of schedule and on budget. Hong Kong’s Stonecutter Bridge, the world’s second longest cable-stayed span, was designed to withstand typhoon winds during construction and operation. Major bridges today are increasingly sophisticated. We draw on Arup’s deep expertise in fundamentals such as wind engineering and seismic design as well as security, lighting, intelligent transport and more. In a joint venture to design, develop and project-manage the Queensferry Crossing, Scotland’s largest infrastructure project in a generation, our integrated bridge team incorporates diverse skills including project finance, procurement, environmental, marine, geotechnics, landscaping, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. Realising landmark bridge designs Arup brings aesthetic integrity and technical virtuosity in bridge design within reach for our clients. We often realise cutting-edge design for footbridges, such as Singapore’s much-awarded Helix Bridge. It mimics the double-helix structure of DNA and was made possible by an original structural solution modelled using Arup’s 3D software. In this virtual environment, we developed a design that achieved both stunning effect and surprising strength with efficient use of steel. Innovating to improve infrastructure Arup’s drive to advance bridge engineering also shapes our bridge solutions for highways and rail. For example, our Eight-Hour Bridge Initiative avoids the major disruption wrought by standard construction. We set a benchmark in concrete design with our Medway Viaduct for High Speed 1, which achieves a delicate profile in harmony with its surroundings despite being one of the longest concrete bridges built for the demands of high-speed rail. Our expertise also helps clients get the most from existing bridges. We manage inspection and testing regimes for bridges from New York, USA, to Queensland, Australia. In the Netherlands, we are refurbishing eight critical long-span bridges to extend their useful life by 30 years. Arup Careers Get in touch News and events © Arup 2021 All rights reserved Our policies Cookies Legal Modern Slavery Governance We need your consent to proceed We use cookies to personalise and enhance your experience on our site. By clicking 'Accept all cookies', you agree to our use of cookies for the purposes listed in our cookie consent tool. To see a complete list of the companies that use these cookies and other technologies and to tell us whether they can be used on your device or not, click 'Get more information' below. You can change your settings at any time. When you proceed to access our site, the companies listed in the consent will use cookies and other technologies. This is further explained in our Cookie Notice. Get more information Accept all cookies