news

design study for replacement of 40+ Belgian bridges

Many road bridges in Flanders need to be replaced within the next decade or so. The Flemish government selected around 40 bridges that they want to have replaced by 2030. A consortium of Arcadis, SBE and Tractebel was recently commissioned to prepare this large-scale replacement operation. The consortium has asked ipv Delft to help them create a manual outlining the desired design quality for the new bridges. The set of selected government owned bridges is very diverse.

The manual will offer insight in the different categories of bridges and provide guidelines for the design of the new bridges. The goal is to create and prescribe a standard design language, which can be applied to all bridges, while at the same time offering enough room for exceptions for bridges that require a higher level of design ambition.

other news

opening of Boorloo Bridge, Perth

December 19, 2024

This Sunday December 22nd the iconic Boorloo Bridge across the Swan River in Perth will open to the public. Our design, which came about in close collaboration with the engineers of WSP's Perth office, features two cable-stayed bridges, 250 m and 140 m in length that pay tribute to customs, history and culture of the local Noongar people.

in memoriam

September 9, 2024

Adriaan Kok has contributed a great deal to ipv Delft. Both as designer and ambassador. Always willing to participate and bursting with creativity and out-of-the-box ideas.

Dutch Bridge construction kit to be shipped to Colombia

July 30, 2024

A construction kit version of our Dutch Bridge standard movable bridge is currently being put together. Sometime this year it will be shipped to Colombia where it will be assembled. All steel elements of the movable bridge fit into three shipping containers.

mine rail bridges completed

July 23, 2024

The three mine rail bridges we designed for the Dutch town of Heerlen have been completed! These unique bridges tell the story of the local mining history and are part of the recreational cycling route called Parkstadroute, which takes cyclists on an enjoyable journey along the local gems and through the beautiful landscape of this southern part of the country.