Transport architecture: bridges and viaducts
Our multidisciplinary team of architects and engineers collaborate to deliver innovative bridge design solutions that are memorable, sustainable, and valuable for future generations.
Our approach to bridge design involves careful consideration of the technical requirements, environmental factors, and user experience. We use digital tools throughout our design process, such as parametric modelling to optimise the geometry of pedestrian pathways, balancing the dramatic impact with structural function. We also develop digital twin platforms to ensure the completed bridge can be operated and maintained using real-time data.
Our service includes designing for the bridges and viaducts, ancillary buildings such as control centres, administrative buildings, tunnel entrances, vent buildings and other support facilities. We prioritise low energy and sustainable design.
Connections and prosperity
Bridges connect communities and can be important elements in an area’s social-economic development or regeneration. Our team has successfully developed designs that offer safe, accessible routes for outdoor activities, becoming new attractions for both locals and tourists. We work closely with our clients and stakeholders to realise the cultural, historic, and heritage significance of an area, delivering structures that are of real benefit to communities.
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![Terrigal Boardwalk](/globalassets/images/services/design/transport-architecture/overlay/terrigal-boardwalk-from-above.jpg?width=1600&height=900&quality=100)
![Elizabeth Quay Pedestrian Bridge](/globalassets/images/services/design/transport-architecture/overlay/elizabeth-quay-pedestrian-bridge.jpg?width=1600&height=900&quality=100)
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Projects
Learn more about our work across transport architecture
![Dwaarlindjirraap pedestrian bridge. Credit: Peter Bennetts](/globalassets/images/projects/d/dwaarlindjirraap-pedestrian-bridge/dwaarlindjirraap-pedestrian-bridge-header-credit-peter-bennetts.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Pedestrian bridge design connects people with nature
Dwaarlindjirraap pedestrian bridge, Australia
![Edmonton Valley Line Southeast LRT. Credit: Laughing Dog Photography](/globalassets/images/projects/e/edmonton-valley-line-southeast-lrt/edmonton-valley-line-southeast-lrt-header.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Using light rail transit to integrate a diverse and growing regional population with its city centre
Edmonton Valley Line Southeast LRT, Canada
![Crenshaw/LAX Metro Transit Corridor. Credit: Core Visual](/globalassets/images/projects/c/crenshaw-lax-metro-transit-corridor/crenshaw-lax-metro-transit-corridor-header-credit-core-visual.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Designing a new metro line for Los Angeles
Crenshaw/LAX Metro Transit Corridor, USA
![Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project](/globalassets/images/projects/o/ovingham-level-crossing-removal-project/ovingham-2000x1125.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Inclusive transport design for the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project
Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project, Australia
Transport architecture
Arup’s architecture team has worked on the design of transport infrastructure for over 50 years, shaping some of the most important national road, rail and air connections.
![Luton Dart, London](/globalassets/images/services/design/transport-architecture/luton-dart-banner.jpg?width=1000&rxy=0.47%2c0.56&quality=100)