Emergency and disaster relief bridging

WFEL Emergency and Disaster Relief Bridging Systems

Founded in 1915 as the Fairey Aviation Company, WFEL – as the firm is known today – has established itself as the world leader in temporary bridging solutions, supplying 39 nations across the globe.

Our tried and tested products support emergency relief operations in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster with rapid and easily deployable gap crossing capability, as well as the temporary infrastructure crucial to the rebuilding process.

The Dry Support Bridge (DSB)


Helps keep civilian traffic flowing
The Dry Support Bridge (DSB) can be deployed by eight people across a 46 metre gap in just an hour and a half to help keep civilian traffic flowing.

  • Spans gaps from 22m to 46m in 6m increments

  • Capable of taking vehicles weighing up to 120 tonnes

  • 4.3m wide with integral kerbs

  • Can be used between different bank heights: +/- 3m

  • Build crew of eight

  • Launch time for a 46m bridge approximately 90 minutes


See a complete technical specification of the DSB.

Medium Girder Bridge (MGB)


Can be constructed quickly by trained civilians
The lightweight alloy Medium Girder Bridge (MGB) can be constructed quickly by trained civilians without the need for any
machinery or heavy lifting equipment.

  • Capable of taking vehicles weighing up to 70 tonnes over distances of 10m to 76m

  • Assembled by hand

  • Choice of configurations available

  • Already in use by 38 countries


See a complete technical specification of the MGB.

Air Portable Ferry Bridge (APFB)


Designed for immediate deployment
The Air Portable Ferry Bridge (APFB) is designed for immediate deployment wherever crossings need reinstating quickly, or new
access is demanded to reach victims of natural disasters.

  • Capable of taking vehicles weighing up to 70 tonnes over distances of 10m to 76m

  • Assembled by hand

  • Choice of configurations available

  • Already in use by 38 countries

  • Available in either ferry or bridge configuration

  • Bridge spans gaps from 14.5m to 29.2m

  • Assembled by hand

  • Can be transported on trailers, pulled by standard 4x4 vehicles or under-slung by a helicopter

  • Ideal for situations that require immediate gap crossing support

  • Can take vehicles weighing up to 35 tonnes


See a complete technical specification of the APFB.