BCSA Guide to the Erection of Steel Bridges - Publication 38/05 - Summary and contents

Oct 23, 2026

BCSA Guide to the Erection of Steel Bridges (Publication No 38/05) provides best-practice guidance for steel bridge projects from concept through erection, focusing on quality, economy, value and on-site health & safety. It supports the project team from client to steelwork contractor, with particular emphasis on participants with limited steel construction experience. The guide applies to common composite and steel-decked forms for road, rail and footbridge spans, backed by industry self-regulation endorsement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages110

Reading Time4 h 37 min

AccessFree to download

Summary

Endorsement

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Management

3 Design for Steel Bridge Construction

4 Planning for Erection

5 Site Practice

6 Manufacture and Delivery

7 Implementing the Erection Scheme

BCSA Guide to the Erection of Steel Bridges BCSA Publication No 38/05 BCSA Guide to the Erection of Steel Bridges Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988, this publication may not be reproduced, stored, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction only in accordance with terms of the licences issued by the UK Copyright Licensing Agency, or in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the appropriate Reproduction Rights Organisation outside the UK. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the terms stated here should be sent to the publishers, The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd. at the address given below. Although care has been to ensure, to the best of our knowledge, that all data and information contained herein are accurate to the extent that they relate to either matters of fact or accepted practice or matters of opinion at the time of publication, The British Constructional Steelwork Association Limited, the authors and the reviewers assume no responsibility for any errors in or misinterpretations of such data and/or information or any loss or damage arising from or related to their use. Publications supplied to members of BCSA at a discount are not for resale by them. BCSA Limited is the national organisation for the steel construction industry: its Member companies undertake the design, fabrication and erection of steelwork for all forms of construction in building and civil engineering. Associate Members are those principal companies involved in the purchase, design or supply of components, materials, services etc related to the industry. The principal objectives of the Association are to promote the use of structural steelwork; to assist specifiers and clients; to ensure that the capabilities and activities of the industry are widely understood and to provide members with professional services in technical, commercial, contractual, quality assurance and health & safety matters. A current list of members, a list of publications and further membership details can be obtained from: The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd. , 4, Whitehall Court, Westminster, London SW1A 2ES. Telephone: +44(0) 20 7839 8566 Fax: +44(0) 20 7976 1634. E-mail: [postroom@steelconstruction.org](postroom@steelconstruction.org) [Website: www.steelconstruction.org](Website: www.steelconstruction.org)[ ](Website: www.steelconstruction.org)ISBN 0 85073 046 5 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library © The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd BCSA Publication No 38/05 SUMMARY This Guide covers all aspects of steel bridge projects from concept to erection which bear on the quality, economy, best value, and health & safety of the erection works on site. It aims to provide guidance on best practice to all members of the project team – from Client to Steelwork Contractor – particularly for participants who have little personal experience of steel construction. It applies to most common forms of composite and steel-decked construction for short and medium span road bridges, rail bridges and footbridges. ENDORSEMENT The Health & Safety Executive welcomes this BCSA Guide to the Erection of Steel Bridges and considers it as an important document which includes clear advice on the effective management of health and safety during bridgework. It is a good example of industry "self regulation", as the direct involvement of experienced and professional practitioners ensures that such guidance will be both relevant and authoritative. The British Constructional Steelwork Association understands the importance of self regulation and over the years has been proactive and not simply reactive in red

FAQs

What does the guide cover for steel bridge projects?

It covers aspects of steel bridge projects from concept to erection, focusing on quality, economy, best value and health & safety on site.

Who is the intended audience for the guide?

It is intended for the whole project team—from client to steelwork contractor—especially people with little personal experience of steel construction.

Which bridge types does the guide apply to?

It applies to most common forms of composite and steel-decked construction for short and medium span road bridges, rail bridges and footbridges.

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