Bridges | Pedestrian – Trail Bridge

“The one criterion by which each of the engineers must be judged is integrity.”
~ Samuel C. Florman | Civil engineer, general contractor and author

The majority of trail bridges we design make use of a patented metal bearing pan developed by Custom Manufacturing, Inc. of Clinton, Wisconsin. Our bridges have been used for snowmobile trails, hiking and biking trails, handicapped fishing access, golf courses, local and state parks. The advantages of the metal bearing pan over concrete foundations are: speed of construction, a reduction in the use of heavy equipment, applications in poor soil conditions, and reduced impact on sensitive environments.

Two Span Fishing Bridge
Anderson Park, Kenosha, WI

Two Span Fishing Bridge | James Heidt, Structural Engineer

City Park Bridge
Belleville, WI

Pedestrian Bridge - Bellville WI | James Heidt, Engineer

Pedestrian Bridge
Thiensville, WI

Pedestrian Bridge | James Heidt Engineer
Pedestrian Bridge | James Heidt Engineer
Pedestrian Bridge | James Heidt Engineer
Pedestrian Bridge | James Heidt Engineer

Covered Bridge
Litchfield, WI

Covered Bridge | James Heidt Engineer

Pheasant Branch Creek
Middleton, WI

Pedestrian Bridge, Middleton WI | James Heidt, Engineer

Handicapped-Fishing Bridge
Chad Erickson Memorial Park
City of La Crosse, WI

Handicapped Fishing Bridge | James Heidt Engineer
Handicapped Fishing Bridge | James Heidt Engineer
Handicapped Fishing Bridge | James Heidt Engineer

Handicapped-Fishing Bridge
Kandiyohi County MN

Pedestrian Bridge, Kandiyohi County MN | James Heidt, Engineer

Elm Creek Bridge
Oaks of Savanna, Champlin, MN

Pedestrian Bridge, Champlin MN | James Heidt, Engineer

Observation Deck-Boardwalk
New Glarus Woods State Park, New Glarus, WI

Observation Deck
Observation Deck | James Heidt Engineer

Bike Trail Bridge
Big Hill Park, Beloit WI

Bike Trail Bridge | James Heidt Engineer

Wisconsin

  • 78′ x 8′ w/ (2) 27′ and (1) 38′ SS, City of Merrill, WI Park Bridge
  • 38′ x 12′ w/ (2) 30′ SS, Bridge for Grass Lake Creek, Pembine, WI
  • 35′ x 8′ Bridge, Riverside Golf Course, Janesville, WI
  • 60′ x 10′ Nine Springs E-Way Bridge, Madison, WI
  • 31′ x 10′ Quizling Park Bridge, Middleton, WI
  • 70′ x 10′ Arched 3-Eagle Trail Bridge, Eagle River, WI
  • 56′ x 10′ w/ 40′ SS, Pheasant Branch Bridge, Middleton, WI
  • (8) 30′ x 12′ Spans, Gasset Road Bridge, Marinette, WI
  • 60′ x 12′ Arched Bridge, Pheasant Branch Creek, Middleton, WI
  • 49′ x 10′ and 34′ x 10′ Trail Bridges, Donald Park, Dane County, WI
  • 34′ x 8′ Arched Trail Bridge, Linn Nature Park, Walworth, WI
  • 54’x4′ Arched Bridge, Grandfather Falls, Merrill, WI
  • 36′ x 12 Arched Bridge, Middleton, WI
  • 80’x20′ Trail Bridge, St. Croix County, WI
  • 45’x12′ Trail Bridge, Dane County, WI
  • 50’x12′ Bridge w/ 30′ SS, Scotch Creek, Marathon County, WI
  • Rustic Parkway Bridge & Boardwalk, Dane County
  • 58’x12′ Bridge w/ 40′ SS, Silver Creek, Marathon County, WI
  • 45’x12′ Dane County Bridge, Dane County, WI
  • 220’x12′ 100′ main w/ (3) 40′ Side Spans, Belleville, WI
  • 65’x12′ Bridge, Middleton, WI
  • 54’x10′ Token Creek, Town of Windsor, WI
  • 100′ x 10′ Handicapped Fishing Bridge, Chad Erickson Park, LaCrosse, WI
  • 45′ x 10′ Arched Bridge, Deforest, WI
  • 40′-65′-24′ Bridges, Mazomanie, WI
  • 50′ Flat w/ (1) 30′ Side Span x 10′ Crivitz, WI
  • Observation Deck, New Glarus Woods State Park
  • 80′ x 8′ Bridge w/ 32′ Side Span, Village of Thiensville, WI
  • 30′ x 12′ Pedestrian Bridge, Big Hill Park, Beloit
  • 45′ x 10′ Arched Bridge, Town of Westport, WI
  • 45′ x 10′ Arched Bridge, E-WAY – Moorland, Dane Co., WI
  • 30′ x 12′ Pedestrian Bridge, Big Hill Park, Beloit
  • 45′ x 10′ Arched Bridge, Town of Westport, WI
  • 45′ x 10′ Arched Bridge, E-WAY – Moorland, Dane Co., WI
  • 55′ x 6′ Arched Bridge, Donald Park, Dane Co., WI
  • (2) 50′ x 10′ Bridges and Fishing Pier, Kenosha, WI
  • 66′ x 8′ Arched Bridge, Town of Peshtigo, Marinette County, WI
  • 64′ x 6′ Arched Bridge, Franklin, WI
  • 22′ x 12′ Bridge w/ (2) 15′ Side Spans, Waupaca County, WI
  • 40′ x 6′ Boardwalk, Sensiba State Wildlife Area, Brown County, WI
  • 26′ & 34′ x 14′ Bridges, Afterhours Trail, Brule River State Forest, WI
  • 100′ x 12′ w/ (2) 15′ Approaches, Paoili Bridge Replacement
  • 50′ x 10′ Arched Bridge, Deforest, WI
  • 35′ x 13′ Bridge w/ (2) 17′ Side Spans, Emery, WI
  • 40′ x 12′ Bridge, Roxbury Creek Dorf Haus, Dane County
  • 50′ x 8 Arched Bridge, Geneva Lake Conservancy, Lake Geneva, WI
  • 60′ x 6′ Arched Bridge, Geneva Lake Conservancy, Lake Geneva, WI
  • 50′ x 12′ Flat Bridge, Ashland County, WI
  • 35′ x 12′ w/ 15′ SS Bridge, Clark County, WI
  • 45′ & 54′ x 12′ Trail Bridges, Augusta, Eau Claire Co., WI
  • 50′ x 12′ Flat Bridge w/ (2) 30′ Approaches, Eau Claire County, WI
  • 65′ x 6′ Arched Bridge, Middleton, WI
  • 65′ x 12′ Arched Bridge w/ 32′ SS, PPD Parking Lot, Middleton, WI
  • 55′ x 10′ Flat Bridge, Grand Rapids, MI
  • 80′ x 12′ Arched Bridge, Duncan Creek, Chippewa Co, WI
  • 30′ x 8′ Arched Bridge, Straight Lake Park, Luck, WI
  • 80′ x 12′ Arched Bridge w/ (2) 24′ Side Spans, Town of Strongs Prairie, WI
  • 64′ x 12′ Arched Bridge #2, Dane County, WI
  • 70′ x 12′ Arched Bridge #1, Dane County, WI
  • 30′ x 12′ Flat Bridge, Breezeless Blue Dairy, Dane Co., WI
  • 20′ x 12′ Flat Bridge, Halfway Prairie Creek, Dane Co., WI
  • 52′ x 12′ Flat Bridge w/ (2) 30′ Approaches, Sheboygan Co., WI
  • 68′ x 12′ Arched Bridge w/ (1) 20′ Approach, Dane Co., WI
  • (2) 40′ x 12′ and (1) 40′ x 8′ Arched Bridges, Howard, WI
  • 50′ x 8′ Boardwalk, Village of Suamico, WI
  • 42′ x 12′ Flat Bridge, Brillion, Calumet Co., WI
  • 30′ x 12′ Bridge w/ 20′ Side Span 25,000 lbs, Marathon Co., WI

Illinois

  • Kinsch Floral Shop Bridge, Palatine, IL
  • 46′ x 8′ Golf Cart Bridge, Pine Crest Golf Course, Huntley, IL
  • Dreamland Lake Bridge, Fairview Park, Decatur, IL
  • 50′ Bridge, Ryland Homes Bridge, Huntley, IL
  • 46′ x 8′ Bridge, Pinecrest Country Club, Huntley, IL
  • 48′ x 12′ Bridge, Washburn, IL
  • 35′ x 5′ & 65′ x 5′ Arched Bridges, Arlington Club, Wheeling, IL
  • 32’x8′ Covered Bridge, Walton Park, Litchfield, IL
  • Illinois Beach State Park, Boardwalk & Bridges, Zion, IL
  • 32’x12′ White Pine Golf Course, Bensenville, IL
  • 35’x5′ Arched Bridge, Arlington Club, Wheeling, IL
  • 40′ x 10′ Flat Bridge, Morrison, IL
  • 50′ x 10′ Flat Bridge, Hilldale Golf Course, Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 42′ x 4′ Flat Bridge, Hilldale Golf Course, Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 32′ x 8′ Flat Bridge, Lake of the Woods GC, Mahomet, IL
  • 5 Span x 37′ x 12′ Bridge, Schaumburg CC, Schaumburg, IL

Iowa

  • 80′ x 6′ Arched Trail Bridge, Hampton, IA
  • 80′ x 12′ Arched Bridge, Snell-Crawford Park, Ft. Dodge, IA

Indiana

  • 75′ x 6′ Arch Bridge w/ (2) 24′ Side Spans, LaGrange County, IN

Ohio

  • 32′ x 8′ Pedestrian Bridge for Orange Township, Lewis Center, OH

Michigan

  • 70′ x 12′ Arch w/ (2) 35′ SS, Pedestrian Bridge, Anthem Village, MI
  • (3) Spans 43′ x 5′ New Walkway Bridge, Macomb County, MI
  • (3) Spans 30′ x 6′ Bridge, Oakland County Parks, Waterford, MI
  • 40′ x 12′ Bridge, Oakland County Parks, Waterford, MI
  • (2) Bridges 32′ x 6′ Carl Cree Crossing, Ada Township, MI

Minnesota

  • Boardwalks, Sweetwater Bend Development, Sweetwater, MN
  • 32′ x 10′ Arched Bridge for City of Ramsey, MN
  • 80′ x 12′ Handicapped Fishing Bridge, Kandiyohi County, MN
  • 80′ x 12′ Pedestrian Bridge, Lake Koronis Park, Meeker County, MN
  • 50′ x 10′ Arched Trail Bridge, Hokah, MN
  • 175′ x 8′ Board Walk, Trout Run Preserve, Savage, MN
  • 66′ x 12′ Arched Bridge, Wright County, MN
  • 104′ x 10′ Boardwalk for Trillium Woods, Plymouth, MN
  • 65′ x 10′ Arched Bridge #1, Bertram Chain of Lakes, Wright Co., MN
  • 40′ x 10′ Flat Bridge #2, Bertram Chain of Lakes, Wright Co., MN
  • 60’x14′ Arched Bridge, Beltrami County, MN
  • 50′ x 12′ Flat Bridge w/ (2) 15′ S.S., Ponsford, MN