Applications
- Length: 20 feet to 225 feet
- Width: 8 feet to 12 feet
Covered Bridges
Covered bridges are classic, evoking a sense of nostalgia for all who walk, run, bike or ride across them. At Wheeler, we combine the tradition of covered bridges with modern technology for architecture that lasts.
Wheeler Has Recreation Covered
Starting with steel or preserved timber, Wheeler has many styles of covered recreation bridges. Custom designs are available.
Typical recreation bridges are eight to twelve feet wide. This is compatible with covered bridges that should appear long and slender.
Many trails are in remote areas where the bridge can double as shelter in poor weather conditions.
With its complex structure, the traditional timber lattice truss is a popular project centerpiece.
Steel truss designs with overhead bracing are the perfect platform for a roof.
Most styles are delivered as components or completely shop-fabricated. Like all Wheeler bridges, they’re designed by Professional Engineers, detailed specifically for the site and built from the best materials.
From Concept to Completion, Wheeler Designs, Details and Delivers Covered Bridges
A covered bridge brings nostalgia back to your project. Wheeler’s covered vehicle bridges are designed using modern technology with the charm of earlier times.
Communities and developers are discovering the value of adding a dramatic focal point to their projects. By turning an average crossing into a covered bridge, they expand from utility to an architectural statement.
For developers, the investment sets the project apart with higher returns on the property. For communities, it adds a signature to their quality of life.
Covered bridges can take many forms. Wheeler balances modern bridge design with historic elements to create a modern antique. The bridges are designed to accommodate all typical highway loads, including large trucks. Detailed plans are provided for review. Most components are shop-fabricated for easy site assembly.