The replacement of Heath Town footbridge

Heath Town footbridge was constructed in 1999–2000 to replace an existing concrete bridge that was in poor condition and had failed its assessment. The existing bridge had performed two functions, one as a footbridge over an urban dual carriageway and service road between high-level walkways in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, the other being to carry district heating pipes from the boiler house on one side of the road to flats and other premises on the other side of the road. The new bridge is a parabolic arch in steel, on piled foundations. It was originally designed to carry the district heating pipes in the same way as the previous one, but permission was given to bury these permanently beneath the dual carriageway, which prompted a redesign of the deck, making it simpler in detail.