Utility Truss Bridges
Utility Bridges
8-ton vehicular spans, delivered assembled and set on prepared abutments.
Twenty-one models from 20 to 72 feet, in 8 and 10 foot widths. Every model is rated 8 ton. Arrives assembled and ready to set on prepared abutments, which is what makes a one-day set realistic on an accessible site. Spans over 48 feet ship on two trucks and are bolted together on site before the set.
Or call 903-224-9262 and describe the crossing.
- Span
- 20 to 72 ft
- Width
- 8 and 10 ft
- Rating
- 16,000 lb
- Models
- 21
- From
- $20,750
19 of 21 models priced. Base bridge only, excluding freight and taxes. Not a quote. Freight is quoted per delivery and depends on the route and what can reach the site. Get a price for your configuration
Still image of the utility truss, 8 ft x 40 ft, 42 in truss.
- Model shown
- Utility Truss, 8 ft x 40 ft, 42 in truss
- Span
- 40 ft
- Deck width
- 8 ft
- Truss depth
- 42 in
- Finish shown
- Powder coat black
- Lighting
- Studio
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1 Side truss
The 42 inch truss is the depth quoted in the model number. It carries the span and doubles as the vehicle guard.
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2 Timber deck
Pressure treated deck on steel stringers. Decking is a separate option from the finish on the steel.
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3 Bearing end
The span lands here, on prepared abutments. Concrete foundations are recommended for many applications and may not always be required.
What it is
The Utility Truss family is the workhorse of the line. Twenty-one models cover 20 to 72 foot spans in two widths: 8 foot for cart paths and single-lane drives, 10 foot for maintenance vehicles and two-way cart traffic.
Truss height scales with span, from 24 inches on the shortest models to 63 inches at 72 feet. That is why a 10 ft x 72 ft model carries the same 8 ton rating as a 10 ft x 20 ft one.
What the 8 ton is attached to
Every model in the family is rated 8 ton, or 16,000 lb. That figure applies to the cataloged configuration with the standard 3 in x 12 in Douglas fir deck. What your specific crossing will carry depends on the engineered configuration for your site, which is settled during design, not selected from a table.
Where the single pick stops
Fully assembled, on a truck, ready to set on abutments with a single crane pick. Up to 48 feet there is no field fabrication and no bolt-up on site. Over 48 feet the span takes two trucks to deliver and is bolted together on site before the crane sets it.
What it is for
The crossings this family is built for. Anything heavier, longer, or less ordinary than these is an engineering conversation rather than a catalog choice.
- Golf carts and UTVs
- Lawn and grounds equipment
- Utility and service access
- Residential drives
- Tractors
- Skid steers
- Municipal and public crossings
Key specifications
| Span | 20 to 72 ft |
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| Widths | 8 and 10 ft |
| Load rating | 16,000 lbAll 21 cataloged Utility Truss models, 8 ft and 10 ft widths, 20 to 72 ft spans, 3 in x 12 in Douglas fir deck |
| Truss depth | 24 to 63 in |
| Models | 21 |
| Standard finish | Powder coat black |
| Standard deck | 3" x 12" Douglas fir |
| Design life | 65 years |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Engineering review | Before orderEvery crossing is reviewed for its site before it is quoted. |
Available sizes
Every model in the family. A crossing that falls between two of them, or outside the range entirely, is a quote rather than a catalog number.
Renders are drawn per model and are not to a common scale. The table carries the dimensions.
| Model | Width | Span | Truss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 20 ft | 24 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 20 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 24 ft | 24 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 24 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 30 ft | 24 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 30 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 40 ft | 24 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 40 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 48 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 56 ft | 50 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 64 ft | 50 in | 8 Ton | |
| 8 ft | 72 ft | 54 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 20 ft | 24 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 24 ft | 24 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 24 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 40 ft | 30 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 40 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 48 ft | 42 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 56 ft | 52 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 64 ft | 56 in | 8 Ton | |
| 10 ft | 72 ft | 63 in | 8 Ton |
2026 catalog, page 8
What it carries
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16,000 lb
Engineered
- Configuration this applies to
- All 21 cataloged Utility Truss models, 8 ft and 10 ft widths, 20 to 72 ft spans, 3 in x 12 in Douglas fir deck
Published as 8 ton / 16,000 lb across the family in the 2026 catalog. Final capacity for any given site depends on the engineered configuration.
A rating is not an engineering approval
- Published ratings apply to the cataloged configuration, in the deck and rail it was engineered with.
- What your crossing will carry depends on the engineered configuration for your site, which is settled during design.
- Nothing on this page, and nothing the configurator produces, is an engineering approval for a specific site.
Finish, deck, and rail
What the catalog documents for this family. The configurator offers combinations beyond these, and anything not listed here is settled in a quote rather than picked from a table.
Finish
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Powder coat black
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Powder coat, custom color
Decking
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Timber deck
3" x 12" Douglas fir
Railings
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Standard steel railing
How it arrives
- Delivered assembled
- Freight delivery
Built in modular sections
Every span is made up of standard modular sections bolted together at a plate. It is why a longer bridge is not a different bridge, and it is why spans over 48 ft ship on two trucks and are bolted together on site before a crane sets them.
- 20 ft One section
- 24 ft One section
- 30 ft 15 + 15 ft
- 40 ft 20 + 20 ft
- 48 ft 20 + 8 + 20 ft
- 56 ft 20 + 16 + 20 ft
- 64 ft 20 + 16 + 8 + 20 ft
- 72 ft 20 + 16 + 16 + 20 ft
Freight depends on the crate, the route, and what is waiting at your end to take the bridge off the truck. Crate dimensions and freight classes are not published per model yet, so nothing here quotes a figure.
Installation and foundations
Utility Truss bridges are set on prepared abutments. Concrete foundations are recommended for many applications and may not always be required. The abutment design depends on your soil, bank geometry, and expected loading, and is settled during the site evaluation rather than assumed from a catalog.
Watch it happen
Engineering documents
Stamped drawings are prepared for the project jurisdiction on request. Tell us the crossing, the loading, and who is reviewing it.
Fabrication is done in-house and with partner shops, welded by AWS-certified welders.
Questions we get about this family
How much weight can a steel bridge hold?
It depends on the family and the configuration. Utility Truss models are rated 8 ton, or 16,000 pounds. Bolt-together kits are rated 4 ton. Pedestrian models are rated 90 PSF as a distributed load. Final capacity for your site comes from the engineered configuration, not a catalog number.
Can I drive a tractor across one of these bridges?
Utility Truss models are the vehicular family, rated 8 ton, or 16,000 pounds, across spans from 20 to 72 feet. Whether that covers your tractor depends on its loaded weight and axle spacing. Send us the machine and the crossing dimensions and we will confirm against the engineered configuration.
Can I install a bridge without concrete?
Often, yes. Concrete foundations are recommended for many applications and may not always be required. What your crossing needs depends on soil, bank geometry, and the load crossing it. That gets settled during the site evaluation, when someone walks the location with you before anything is fabricated.
How long does bridge installation take?
A set is often completed in about a day once the site is prepared and access is in place. The catalog puts installation at two to three weeks including pre-construction coordination, delivery, setting sections on abutments, and a final walkdown with you. Site prep is the variable.
What equipment do I need to unload a bridge?
Fully assembled utility spans are set with a single crane pick, so you need a crane or excavator sized for the span and a clear approach. Bolt-together kits ship flat and are handled without a crane. We confirm the requirement for your specific model before delivery.
How is bridge freight calculated?
Freight depends on crate dimensions and weight, freight class, origin, destination, and site access. Residential delivery, limited access, liftgate, and crane requirements all change it. We return a preliminary range rather than a single number, then confirm it manually before anything is binding.
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If this is not the one
Every figure below comes from that family's own entry. Ratings apply to the cataloged configuration, and what your crossing will carry is settled during design.
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Pedestrian Bridges
90 PSFLong-span crossings for parks, greenways, resorts, and campuses.
- Span
- 40 to 72 ft
- Width
- 8 and 10 ft
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Trail Bridges
60 PSFNarrow, light, and disappears into the landscape.
- Span
- 16 to 36 ft
- Width
- 4 and 8 ft
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Bridge Kits
8,000 lbShips flat. Bolts together on site. No crane.
- Span
- 20 to 30 ft
- Width
- 8 and 10 ft
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Cowboy Bridges
8,000 lbBuilt to cross. Finished by time.
- Span
- 20 ft
- Width
- 8 and 10 ft
Start with the crossing.
Tell us the gap, the bank, and what has to drive over it. Everything else follows from those three.