Client: Ottawa Valley ATV Club
Ottawa Valley ATV Club chose us for our proven ability to deliver value, innovative engineering solutions, and strong regulatory coordination.
Project Overview
Capacity Engineering was engaged by the Ottawa Valley ATV Club to design a series of low-volume trail bridges intended for use across Crown Land and remote-access areas. These bridges needed to be durable, lightweight, easy to transport, and simple for volunteer groups to assemble with limited equipment.
To meet these requirements, our team developed a series of modular steel and timber bridge designs capable of spanning up to 36 feet. The modular approach allowed components to be transported into remote areas using ATVs, small trailers, or manual handling where traditional delivery methods were not possible.
The bridges were engineered to comply with the Ontario Building Code (OBC), relevant MTO guidelines, and the specific loading requirements for recreational trail use, ensuring safe and reliable performance while minimizing material and construction costs..
Why Choose Capacity Engineering?
The Ottawa Valley ATV Club selected Capacity Engineering based on:
- Proven experience designing timber and hybrid bridges for low-volume applications
- A willingness to innovate and think creatively for remote-access, volunteer-built infrastructure
- Practical solutions tailored to Crown Land conditions and installation limitations
- Ability to design structurally sound systems that balance durability and constructability
The club required a partner who understood both engineering requirements and the real-world constraints of volunteer-based construction, and Capacity Engineering delivered on both fronts.
Project Outcome
Capacity Engineering successfully delivered:
- Modular bridge designs that allow easy transport and assembly in remote terrain
- Both timber and steel structural options to suit varying site and access conditions
- Span capacity up to 36 feet, meeting trail and ATV-use requirements
- Detailed drawings and assembly guides suitable for volunteer construction
- Cost-effective design solutions that reduce heavy equipment needs
- Bridges that meet OBC and applicable MTO design standards
The result is a set of reliable, adaptable bridge designs that support safe trail access and long-term community use, while remaining practical for volunteer groups to install and maintain.