WAAGNER-BIRO BEAM BRIDGE GOLIATH WBG
UP TO 40 METRES

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The WBG ONE-STOP SOLUTION: STRONG. SCALABLE.
READY TO USE.

 

Need a construction site bridge that handles heavy loads and installs fast?

The Waagner-Biro Goliath Beam Bridge WBG delivers a robust modular solution that’s fast to deploy, heavy-duty, and built for high-density traffic (based on Eurocode).

With a single-span capacity scalable up to 40.5 meters, it’s your no-compromise solution when strength, speed and adaptability are critical.

Whether for construction sites, roadworks, bridge rehabilitation, bypass routes, diversion traffic, or emergency relief, this modular bridge system is ideal for any temporary or semi-permanent bridge application.

Delivered pre-assembled and lifted into place by crane, it minimizes downtime and keeps traffic flowing.

Its modular design based on 2.5m wide beam bridge sections allows for adjustable carriageway widths. Each beam bridge module consists of dual I-beams and an orthotropic steel deck.

Strong, scalable, and built to last—available for hire or sale.

 
 
WBG Goliath beam bridge modules are easily transported on standard trucks. The Goliath Beam Bridge is a construction site bridge for temporary use.
 
 

Modular by design

The design is based on a tried-and-tested modular principle with durable steel components. Ideal for repeated use under heavy traffic loads. The Goliath beam bridge is a modular bridge system for temporary road bridges and is assembled by connecting several modules. Each Goliath module consists of two main girders and an orthotropic bridge deck. All elements are fastened with bolted connections. No welding is required on site.

Variable deck widths

Different deck widths (single and multi-lane) can be achieved by laterally coupling the 2.50m wide beam bridge modules. Available are single lane bridges, double lane bridges and multiple lane bridges with any number of lanes. Optional cantilever footwalk is available with a width of 1.5m.

 
Waagner-Biro Beam Bridge Goliath - multiple lanes - based on a standard width of 2.5 meters the beam bridge is scalable in width
 
 

Clear spans of up to 40 m

Module lengths of 7.5m, 10.5m and 13.5m can be combined with each other as required.

 
 
 

Bridge combinations

Beam bridge modules are interconnected with one another to form any bridge span required. Bridge combinations up to 40 m are possible.

Simple and quick to build

  • The Waagner-Biro Goliath Beam Bridge WBG consists of prefabricated modules that are fastened together lengthwise and sideways to achieve the required span and width.

  • All connections of the bridge structure are bolted.

  • The WBG is (fully or partly) pre-assembled at the factory and delivered to the construction site on standard trucks.

  • It is lifted into position by crane and ready for immediate use.

  • Beam bridge modules are equipped with integrated lifting lugs.

  • Optimal solution for temporary use: Multiple disassembly and reassembly of the bridge is easily possible.

  • Multi-span bridges are generally designed as continuous beams on intermediate supports.

  • Low manpower requirements.

  • Optionally, Waagner-Biro is pleased to offer technical supervision services for the assembly and disassembly of the beam bridge.

 
 
 
 

High Quality Standard

  • The Waagner-Biro Goliath bridge system is designed for high traffic loads and fatigue stresses according to Eurocoe. It guarantees economic sustainability and high fatigue resistance throughout its entire life cycle.

  • Use of high-strength steel grades.

  • CE certified design according to EN 1990-2 EXC 3.

  • High-strength and weather-resistant steel grades are used in its manufacture.

  • The road surface is a factory-applied anti-slip coating made of epoxy resin with grit.

“Modular, modern, robust.
Available for hire and sale.”
— Waagner-Biro Beam Bridge WBG
 
 


Specifications for the Waagner-Biro Beam Bridge GOLIATH

  • Type of construction: Modular construction with few individual components. The WBG consists of prefabricated modules which are interconnected longitudinally and transversely to achieve the required bridge length and width.

  • Standard module lengths: 7.5 m, 10.5 m, 13.5 m

  • Standard module width: 2.5 m

  • Maximum clear span: 40.5 m

  • Multi-span bridges: Designed as continuous girders on intermediate supports.

  • System height incl. bearing: approx. 1.3 m

  • Load standard: Eurocode

  • Bridge deck and deck surface: Closed steel deck with orthotropic steel deck plate. Factory applied anti-slip surface made of epoxy resin with grit. All beam bridge modules are provided with lifting lugs.

  • Guard rails and parapets: Guard rails comply with various restraint classes according to EN 1317. End pieces allow the transition to a landside guard rail. Stable curb elements on both sides of the carriageway.

  • Walkway (outside the clearance gauge): Cantilevered construction; bolted to the guardrail construction by means of head plates.

  • Walkway width: 1.5 m.

  • Railing height: up to 1.3 m.

  • Bearings: Fixed and sliding bearings made of steel.

  • Manufacturing: Execution according to EN 1090-2 EXC 3.

  • Bolted connections: Beam bridge elements are bolted together by means of butt strap joints and pre-stressed high-strength bolted connections (HV).

  • Corrosion protection: Main structure and bridge deck: protected with three layers of coating in accordance with current standards (C5 corrosion protection class - highest protection class). Guardrails: Hot-dip galvanised in accordance with EN ISO 1461.

  • Assembly: Lifting with a mobile crane.

Download of Goliath WBG Brochure

For more information on the Waagner-Biro Goliath Beam Bridge WBG, please download our brochure in English or German.

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