A winding elevated bridge with railings, illuminated at night, surrounded by trees and hills, with people walking and taking photos. Architecture by MOXON Architects.

Steeton & Silsden Crossing

West Yorkshire, England

2025

Clients West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Bradford Council

Infrastructure · Foot & Cycle

The Steeton and Silsden bridge is designed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity across the busy A629 corridor. The project addresses current safety concerns associated with limited footways and inadequate crossing points by introducing a new, purpose-built bridge that prioritises active travel and inclusivity.

A landscape featuring a modern bridge over a rural area with fields and hills in the distance, with architecture by MOXON Architects.

A detailed site plan of a roundabout with connecting roads and surrounding landscape, designed by MOXON Architects.

The bridge is a 5.5m wide elevated structure carrying a 2m pedestrian footway and two 1.5m cycle lanes with a 0.5m buffer, ensuring full segregation of modes for improved safety. The bridge alignment incorporates curved corners to naturally slow cyclists, promoting user safety. It is supported by a simple viaduct design, using a central beam and painted steel columns, balancing functionality with minimal visual impact.

A road with a bridge overhead, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a car visible in the distance. Architecture by MOXON Architects.

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Aerial view of a roundabout with multiple lanes, connecting roads, and a pedestrian bridge, with a landscaped area and playground nearby; architecture by MOXON Architects.

A modern winding pedestrian bridge with glass railings and support columns, over a road with people walking, scenery in the background; architecture by MOXON Architects.

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Railings are lightweight and visually open, enhancing user comfort and sightlines. LED lighting integrated into the handrails ensures visibility and safety after dark without affecting drivers on the A629. Weathering steel edge beams provide structural integrity while minimizing maintenance, allowing uninterrupted operation of the A629.