Precision Bridge Fabrication for Infrastructure Projects
WEC Fabrication offers comprehensive bridge fabrication services, supporting clients across the UK and internationally with the design for manufacture (DFM), fabrication and installation of structural bridge components. With over 45 years of experience in structural steel and aluminium fabrication, we are trusted by contractors, civil engineers and architects for our ability to deliver complex bridge structures on time and to the highest quality standards. Our advanced facilities can accommodate large-scale fabrications, with in-house welding, CNC machining and craneage up to 30 tonnes. From pedestrian bridges and rail structures to road and cycleway bridges, we provide tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of every infrastructure project.
Uncompromising Quality, Every Step of the Way
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. WEC Fabrication operates under ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN 1090 standards, with RISQS approval to ensure compliance with rail and public infrastructure projects. Our in-house teams are PTS and CSCS qualified, and every bridge project undergoes rigorous quality checks, both during fabrication and before installation.
We are accredited to CE and UKCA standards, including Execution Class 4, allowing us to fabricate safety-critical bridge structures with full traceability and compliance.
Recent Projects
Canterbury West Station Footbridge
Project: Canterbury West Station Footbridge
Location: Canterbury West train station
Client:Network Rail
WEC Fabrication manufactured a new footbridge and two lifts at Canterbury West train station to enhance accessibility. This project supported the Access for All Scheme, making the station more accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. The installation led to a significant increase in passenger numbers, demonstrating the project’s success.
Audley End Footbridge
Project: Audley End Footbridge
Location: Saffron Walden in Essex
Client: Network Rail
As part of the national Access for All scheme, WEC Fabrication was proud to play a key role in the Audley End footbridge project. The new bridge, complete with two fully enclosed lift shafts, was designed to provide step-free access for passengers with reduced mobility, making the station safer and more accessible for everyone. Our team fabricated the steel bridge structure and lift shafts to the highest standards of quality and precision, ensuring long-term durability and reliability. This project forms part of a wider series of bridge installations aimed at improving accessibility across the UK rail network.
Case Studies
Take a look at some of our recent bridge fabrication projects, showcasing our capability to deliver outstanding engineering solutions across the UK and beyond.
Meads Reach Stainless Steel Footbridge
Project: Meads Reach Bridge
Location: Bristol, UK
Meads Reach Bridge Temple Quay II, Bristol The Meads Reach Bridge was a joint project between m-tec, Niall McLaughlin Architects, Cyril Swett, Gleeds, Price & Myers and Dean & Dyball for Castlemore Securities to renovate Temple QUAY II in Bristol. m-tec fabricated the 55-metre, 75-tonne stainless steel pedestrian walkway in-house from 2205 duplex stainless steel. Its construction was made from eight sections which were delivered individually to the Bristol location.
Pooley Bridge – Stainless Steel Road Bridge
Project: Pooley Bridge
Location: Lake District
In collaboration with Knights Architects, Eric Wright Civil Engineering, and Cumbria County Council, this innovative three-layer stainless steel road bridge is the first of its kind in the UK. Spanning 40 feet across the River Eamont, the structure is constructed from 110 tonnes of 2205 stainless steel and concrete. Owing to the scale of the project, the structure was fabricated in four sections and required one of the largest cranes in Britain for installation. Its construction involved approximately 13,000 hours of skilled labour, and the bridge was officially opened to the public in spring 2020.
Meads Reach Stainless Steel Footbridge
Project: Meads Reach Bridge
Location: Bristol, UK
Meads Reach Bridge Temple Quay II, Bristol The Meads Reach Bridge was a joint project between m-tec, Niall McLaughlin Architects, Cyril Swett, Gleeds, Price & Myers and Dean & Dyball for Castlemore Securities to renovate Temple QUAY II in Bristol. m-tec fabricated the 55-metre, 75-tonne stainless steel pedestrian walkway in-house from 2205 duplex stainless steel. Its construction was made from eight sections which were delivered individually to the Bristol location.
Pooley Bridge – Stainless Steel Road Bridge
Project: Pooley Bridge
Location: Lake District
In collaboration with Knights Architects, Eric Wright Civil Engineering, and Cumbria County Council, this innovative three-layer stainless steel road bridge is the first of its kind in the UK. Spanning 40 feet across the River Eamont, the structure is constructed from 110 tonnes of 2205 stainless steel and concrete. Owing to the scale of the project, the structure was fabricated in four sections and required one of the largest cranes in Britain for installation. Its construction involved approximately 13,000 hours of skilled labour, and the bridge was officially opened to the public in spring 2020.
Reliable, Global Delivery with Rapid Lead Times
Why Choose WEC Fabrication?
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridge fabrication encompasses cutting, bending, welding, machining, and assembling steel or aluminium components into complete bridge structures.
Common materials include mild steel, high-strength steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and composite decks, chosen for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
With full in-house shot blasting, priming, galvanising, and specialist coatings, we deliver corrosion-resistant finishes tailored to each environment, marine, urban or industrial.
We preassemble modules under controlled conditions, then coordinate haulage via road, rail or waterways, with tailored logistics planning and permitted transport up to 30 tonnes.