What is the price of a temporary bridge?

Short answer: The costs for a temporary bridge typically start at €15,000 and can go up to €350,000+. The final price depends heavily on the type of bridge (pedestrian, cycling, traffic or pontoon bridge), the span, the load class, the rental period and the project location.
On this page you will find transparent guide prices, a clear cost structure and realistic calculation examples for projects in Belgium.

Why choose Janson Bridging?
Largest range of modular bridges in Europe: pedestrian bridges, cycle bridges, traffic bridges and pontoon bridges, in accordance with European standards.

Total service: engineering, permit support, transport, assembly & disassembly, inspections, certifications and maintenance.

Extremely rapid deployment anywhere in Flanders, Wallonia and the border regions.

Proven quality for public authorities, contractors, industry, hydraulic engineering, events and emergency situations.

Discover our solutions or request a tailored quotation right away.

What exactly are you paying for?

The total project cost of a temporary bridge is determined by several components. Below you will find the most common cost items with typical price indications.

1. Rental of bridge modules
Depending on type, span, width, load class and rental period.

2. Engineering & calculations
Design, stability calculations, bearings, drawings.
Indication: €2,500 – €25,000

3. Transport & logistics
Transport distance, crane planning, exceptional transport or night transport.
Indication: €2,000 – €40,000

4. Assembly & disassembly
Crane works, work windows, safety and project coordination.
Indication: €6,000 – €150,000

5. Foundations & bearings
Temporary abutments, supports or modifications to existing infrastructure.
Indication: €5,000 – €150,000

6. Permits & inspections
If required for your project.

7. Traffic management measures
Signage, diversions and road closures.
Indication: €3,000 – €25,000

8. Options & finishing
Railings, anti-slip, lighting, monitoring.
Indication: €1,000 – €25,000

9. Management & inspection during use

Important: all prices are indicative. A project-specific quotation will always provide the most accurate cost.

Price ranges per type of temporary bridge

These ranges help you make a quick initial estimate. Always request a tailored quotation for an accurate project price.

(If desired, you can add the ranges later or present them in a separate table.)

Calculation examples (indicative total prices)

1) Temporary traffic bridge – 30 m – BK 60 – rental 3 months

Rental: €45,000 – €120,000

Engineering: €5,000 – €15,000

Transport: €12,000 – €30,000

Assembly & disassembly: €60,000 – €110,000

Traffic measures & options: €5,000 – €25,000

➡️ Total guide price: €127,000 – €300,000 (excl. VAT)

2) Temporary pedestrian bridge for events – 20 m – weekend

Rental: €2,500 – €6,000

Transport: €2,000 – €6,000

Assembly & disassembly: €5,000 – €12,000

Options (railings/lighting): €1,000 – €3,500

➡️ Total guide price: €10,500 – €27,500 (excl. VAT)

When is a temporary bridge more cost-effective than a diversion?

For projects where:

• the detour distance is large,

• accessibility (e.g. for emergency services or site traffic) is critical,

• or economic damage due to closure is high,

… a temporary bridge is often the fastest and most economically viable solution.

A simple comparison:

Detour cost per day × project duration
vs.
Total cost of the temporary bridge (minus any residual value for longer rental periods).

Availability in Belgium

Janson Bridging supplies temporary bridges throughout Belgium:

• Flanders: Antwerp, East Flanders, West Flanders, Limburg, Flemish Brabant

• Brussels-Capital Region

• Wallonia

Also available for cross-border projects with the Netherlands, Germany and France.

How does a project with Janson Bridging work?

• Quick scan: site analysis, span, load class, lead time.

• Concept & price indication: concept design, configuration and initial budget range.

• Final design & permit support.

• Transport, assembly & inspection.

• Management and inspection during the rental period.

• Disassembly and handover.

Frequently asked questions about temporary bridge costs

What does a temporary bridge cost per month?
Depending on type and load class, the monthly rental is usually between €4,000 and €80,000.
Assembly, transport and engineering are charged separately.

Which factors determine the largest part of the price?
Mainly:

• span,

• load class,

• rental period,

• crane capacity,

• accessibility of the site,

• and the type of foundation or bearing.

Is a pontoon bridge cheaper than a fixed temporary bridge?
That depends on water depth, current, clearance and load.
Pontoon bridges are often cost-effective for short-term use, but may require additional nautical provisions.

How quickly can Janson Bridging deliver in Belgium?
For standard configurations often within a few days to a few weeks, depending on availability, permits and location.

Is purchasing more attractive than renting?
For long-term or repeated use, purchasing can be financially attractive.
We are happy to calculate the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for you.

Need a quick price or technical indication?

Tell us:

• the required span,

• the load category (pedestrians, cyclists, traffic),

• the rental period,

• and the project location.

You will receive a clear price indication or a tailored quotation in a short time.

Contact us now.

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