PTW Bridges utilize Pressure Treated Wood as the main structural component, offer flexible and creative design solutions, and provide high quality installation workmanship. As a result Trans Canada Wood Products ensures each bridge project costs less, saves time, meets all required standards and specifications, and are durable and beautiful.

Throughout history wood has played a key role in the development of transportation infrastructure in Canada. The relentless attack by salt and other de-icing chemicals can significantly affect the maintenance costs and life span of steel and concrete bridges. Not affected by these chemicals PWT Bridges require less maintenance and have an effective life span of more than 60 years. With the use of wood, the world's only renewable building material, PTW Bridges are environmentally friendly and provide a aesthetic quality that is beautiful and blends with the natural surroundings.

Re-engineering and down-loading have left many short of resources - with no shortage of bridge projects. Trans Canada Wood Products is a Full Service company, from permitting, design and engineering to material supply and installation. In addition, our construction methods reduce roads closure time minimizing the impact to the public and local traffic. Ease of installation and our Start-to-Finish bridge construction approach ensure each PTW Bridge project is on time and on budget.

Trans Canada Wood Products has aligned itself with like minded craftsmen, forest product, and engineering professionals who are dedicated to the design and construction of a quality product. With over 30 years of combined experience in the treated wood industry, our customers are assured that only the best and highest quality materials are used. PTW Bridges are designed and built to meet the appropriate codes and standards, such as the Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code. With free spans in excess of 60 feet and full truckload capacity, PTW Bridges are built to stand the test of time.

Pedestrian Bridges

Pedestrian Bridges are a product well suited for timber construction, with a natural beauty and warmth that only wood can provide. Utilizing our Start-to-Finish business approach our Pedestrian Bridges provide the long term durability demanded by our customers.

Our bridges are custom designed to meet site requirements and the needs of our customers. A walkway bridge system is often utilized thorough sensitive wetland areas. A walkway is supported on regularly spaced treated pilings. This minimizes the impact to the wetland area and at the same time allowing human access to these beautiful environments.

A timber pile walkway also lends itself to a multitude of design options. Over open water or rivers free span bridge structures are often the best option. Utilizing glucaminated timber construction spans can reach 30 metres and support pedestrian and maintenance vehicle loads.

With various decking and guide trail treatments our customer can create the visual flare that meets their project needs.

Trans Canada Wood Products
ensures each bridge project
costs less, saves time,
meets all required standards and specifications,
and are durable and beautiful.