CRESSBROOK BRIDGE

The original timber footbridge across the River Wye was closed in 2020 because it had become unsafe. This new bridge, constructed using fibre reinforced polymer, has been installed in its place and reconnects Cressbrook Dale to Water-cum-Jolly Dale to give access to some stunning scenery, the Monsai Trail and some fantastic rock-climbing crags.

We worked alongside Lifespan Structures and provided civil and structural engineering design. The original abutments remained and so, following investigations to understand the construction, we were able to re-use these.

Due to its hard-to-access location and the fact that the bridge was one single span delivered on a long lorry, the journey down the winding Peak District roads had to be carefully navigated, before a huge crane lifted the bridge into place.

26,000 plastic bottles were recycled to create the bridge – Fun Fact!