Is your team facing challenges overcoming difficult topography at a new job site? Dealing with costly delays because of sudden rain or snowmelt that’s left part of your site with a massive gap that can’t be crossed? From creeks to ditches, rivers, sink ponds, and everything in between, temporary access bridges provide a safe way to navigate from point A to B, allow your operation to stay on time and on budget. As Canada’s exclusive source for Sterling Solutions’ line of TerraCross™ products, we’re proud to offer site-safe access solutions that help you conquer the landscape with ease. Read on to learn more about the benefits of access bridges, including TerraCross™ below.
Bridging the Gap
It’s no secret that Canada’s terrain can make it difficult to get where you need to go on remote job sites; having safe transport solutions not only grants peace of mind but also ensure your project is in compliance with environmental standards and efficiency. While access mats are fantastic for creating makeshift roads, access bridges are able to step in when a flat option simply isn’t enough. Gaps like ditches, sinkholes, creeks and uneven foundations require the additional support offered by bridges, which are often used in tandem with access mats. When deciding what access bridge is best suited to your needs, considering the following:
- How long will you need to use it?
- What do you need the load capacity to be?
- Are there any specific geographical features you need to accommodate? (Ditches, significant slopes, etc)
While both portable and permanent options are available, portable access bridges are generally sufficient for most applications and serve as a cost-effective solution that can then be removed with minimal effects on the landscape overall. This makes them ideal for project managers that may only require brief access to certain areas, and who prefer a versatile asset that can be used in multiple locations.
TerraCross™ Access Bridges
Exclusive to GFI Solutions in Canada, Sterling Solutions’ line of TerraCross™ bridges are perfect for crossing unstable terrain while also minimizing environmental damages. TerraCross™ is designed to enable lifting and construction with a 200-class excavator or similar equipment and enables faster, safer passage while also preventing contamination on site. Specs are as follows:
TERRACROSS 40:
- Weight Limit: 100 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 35′
- Total Length: 40′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TERRACROSS 56:
- Weight Limit: 65 tons
- Maximum Spanning Distance: 50′
- Total Length: 56′
- Matting: TerraLam® 500 bearing mats and TerraLam® 700 decking
TerraCross™ bridges are able to be rapidly assembled on-site, meaning you’ll face minimal downtime and be able to get back to work sooner than later.
Access Solutions You Can Depend On At GFI
GFI Solutions is proud to be a leading provider of dependable worksite access solutions Canada-wide. Our inventory features the top products from Sterling Solutions, including their range of TerraCross products. Engineered to be lighter, stronger, and more durable than competitors, TerraCross products are trusted by those in the oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, forestry, and mining industries. Learn more about our available inventory and services by contacting our team today.