Wooden bridge
Accoya bridge
a sustainable and stable solutionBridges, whether they are for pedestrians or vehicles, need to be structurally stable and able to withstand the weight going backwards and forwards.
Accoya combines strength and durability with its construction flexibility, making it the ideal wood to produce a structurally sound bridge.
In addition, Accoya has a proven ability to perform in challenging climates and in contact with water. Years of testing have shown it is the ultra high-performance sustainable wood which comes with an industry leading 50 year above ground and 25 year in ground and freshwater warranty.
Accoya wood provides peace of mind. An Accoya wooden bridge will stand the test of time.
To specify Accoya for an upcoming wooden bridge project, visit our Architect zone here.

Highly Stable
Accoya wood is exceptionally stable. Even when exposed to water, the original design is maintained making it an ideal choice for a wooden bridge, especially if in contact with water.

Highly durable
There are Accoya wooden bridge examples around the world which have been in place for several years. With outstanding warranties and proven service life, Accoya will last a lifetime.

Low maintenance
A wooden bridge is often a commercial project, with large footfall and suspended in areas difficult to reach. Choosing Accoya wood for a bridge means there is no need to worry about regular maintenance.

Custom options
With Accoya you have complete freedom to design a unique wooden bridge, selecting the dimensions and style you desire.

Case Study
Award winning Moses bridge
As part of a recent restoration program, Fort de Roovere, the largest fort on the line required the addition of an access bridge. The fort is surrounded by a moat and was originally built without a bridge so it was a challenge to create one that would be discreet.
Rather than a traditional elevated bridge or even a floating bridge, RO&AD architects’ solution went one step further and choose to build a ‘sunken’ bridge that follows the line of the fort slope and sits almost flush with the soil and the level of the water, making it practically invisible as you approach the fort.
The wooden bridge is built from Accoya wood sheet piling on either side, with a hardwood deck/stairs in between. Accoya wood’s durability and guaranteed performance in-ground and in freshwater made this possible.
Another unique bridge in the Netherlands is the Accoya floating bridge.

Coatings & Finishes
A fully factory coating is strongly recommended for Accoya structures. A variety of colors and finishes have been tested by leading coating manufacturers with outstanding results. Some examples can be seen below but the possibilities are endless.

Tried and tested
Over the past two decades, Accoya wood has been tested extensively by accredited bodies. Their reports showcase the excellent performance and outstanding benefits of Accoya wood.
For more information and to see the testing reports, head to our inspiration page.
To specify Accoya for an upcoming wooden bridge project, visit our Architect zone here.

Case study
Stavanger timber boardwalk construction
For this project, the foundations were fixed into the seafloor. The timber boardwalk construction, which is about 49 yards, is clad with a geometrically patterned floor cover of Accoya, with recessed diagonal grip strips to make it extra slip-resistant in colder periods when ice is likely. An integrated bench that runs along the inside of the wooden bridge has also been made using Accoya allowing visitors to sit, rest and gaze.
The timber boardwalk construction is part of a hiking trail that spans 829 yards and is very popular with local and visiting walkers, joggers and cyclists. Named the Stavanger Boardwalk, the bridge connects neighboring coastal villages in the Håhammaren area which look out onto the magnificent Hafrsfjord, one of the most well-known fjords in Norway.

Projects
Accoya wooden bridge inspiration

Accoya Bridge
Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands

Accoya Bridge Parco Bangkok
Bangkok, thailand

Ecological Elementary School De Verwondering
Almere Nobelhorst, Netherlands

Floating Bridge
Halsteren, Netherlands

Historic drawbridge Amsterdam
Amsterdam, netherlands

Moses Bridge
Halsteren, Netherlands

Niittysilta bridge in Finland
finland

Prague zoological garden
Prague , czech republic

Stairway to Heaven
netherlands

Spectacular walkway in Norway
Håhammaren, norway

Tintra footbridge in Norway
Vossenvangen, norway

Venetian & marina bridge Southport UK
Southport, united kingdom

Walkway under Harbour Bridge New Zealand
Auckland, new zealand
Inspirational wood products
Accoya wood is very versatile, discover some additional uses here.