Categories

Short Span

For new single or multi-span footbridges with a longest clear span of 30m or less.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175. 

Medium Span

For new single or multi-span footbridges with a longest clear span between 30.1m and 60m.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175. 

Long Span

For new single or multi-span footbridges with a longest clear span greater than 60m.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175. 

Movable Bridges

For all types of new movable pedestrian or cycle bridges.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175. 

New Life

Renovation, refurbishment, reuse or retrofit bridge project for the primary benefit of pedestrians, cyclists and/or equestrians. Please note that this category is open to crossings other than footbridges, eg road viaducts, but only where these have been altered with the main purpose of benefitting pedestrians/cyclists/equestrians, for example repurposing a rail viaduct as a pedestrian/cycling space. A highway bridge refurbishment project that includes the pedestrian walkway would not apply.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175. 

Jonathan Speirs Lighting Award

For a new lighting scheme on a new or existing footbridge of any size. Created in memory of Jonathan Speirs of Speirs & Major.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175. 

The Bridges Sustainability Award

Recognising innovation in the reduction of carbon emissions in footbridge design and construction.

The entry fee for each project submission for this category is £150/US$200/€175.