With its wide range of products, ArcelorMittal provides an extensive set of bridge solutions that meet your project performance requirements. Our sales and technical teams are at your disposal in order to continue contributing to the creation of new links between people.
For more than 3000 years, bridges were not perceived to be typical construction works. They have always been a symbol of mankind's skills and knowledge, and they represent the creation of links between people. Therefore, it is no wonder that bridges all around the world are recognised as “landmark constructions” and are visited by thousands of people each year.
At ArcelorMittal, we are proud to contribute to bridge construction as we are able to satisfy the highly demanding technical and service requirements set by designers and contractors.
Among our innovative range of products and solutions, some are particularly bridge-oriented and are ideal for short to very long span projects:
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced (XCarb® RRP) steel is ArcelorMittal’s low carbon emission steel offer developed to reduce the CO2 footprint of steel production and thus the construction industry.
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30 March 2026Weathering steel reflects the modern view that architecture and infrastructure should integrate harmoniously with both natural and built surroundings in a sustainable manner.
ArcelorMittal’s weathering steel solutions—Indaten® for flat products and Arcorox® for sections—draw on decades of expertise in corrosion-resistant performance. Explore the latest insights in our newly updated brochure.
This publication gives you a clear, practical overview of ArcelorMittal’s weathering steel solutions and how they can be used in architecture and infrastructure projects. It also features real world examples of successful weathering steel applications, designed to inspire your next project.
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Indaten® and Arcorox®: Self-protecting steels with raw aesthetic
Dive into the fundamentals of plate behaviour in steel structures with this introductory lecture from the 'Design with Steel' series — your perfect starting point for further exploration of free learning resources in the Steel in Construction Academy.
The Introduction to plate behaviour and design lecture is part of the 'Design with steel: Plates and shells' series, which is available in the Steel in Construction Academy. This lecture provides a foundation for understanding how plates and plate assemblies behave within steel structures. It highlights their response to in-plane and out-of-plane loading and introduces the key concepts that govern their structural performance.
This is just one of many free lectures available in SiCA! There are currently approximately 80 lectures available, with more coming soon.
SiCA: Steel in Construction Academy is a self‑paced online learning platform designed for anyone working in, or entering, the construction industry. It focusses on the use of steel as a leading material for modern construction applications and performance requirements.
Its learning modules cover a wide range of topics, including sustainable and circular construction, composite construction, steel performance, construction physics, applied stability, steel grades and qualities, and mechanical properties.
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ArcelorMittal has partnered with its long-standing customer GAGNE, a construction firm, as well as Setec, a designer, and the Department of Isère in the French Alps to build an iconic new bridge over the Isère River at Brignoud, north of Grenoble.
The previous bridge was irreparably damaged by fire in early 2022. The Department of Isère quickly initiated a reconstruction programme for this important crossing, with a target date for completion before the end of 2026. The specifications included responding to the needs of all users, including road users, pedestrians and cyclists, as well as providing for future levels and types of usage by incorporating greater width and a greater number of lanes. The crossing is important for local businesses. It provides access to popular ski resorts and typically handles around 27 000 vehicles a day.
Following studies by SETEC/AEI, the Department of Isère proposed a new road bridge to the north of the previous one. The design involves extending the bridge to 120 metres, which will enable direct access to the RD10 and RD10A roundabout. This will create a safer road layout and minimise environmental impact on the Isère riverbank and neighbouring agricultural land.
The new bridge features an exciting 'bow string' design that reflects the architecture of its predecessor. It will be 23 metres wide to facilitate four lanes of traffic. Furthermore, the design incorporates a second bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. This bridge will be constructed on the foundation piles of the existing bridge. The second bridge will make crossing the river safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists during peak hours.
Construction of the new bridge and its connections to the RD10 is being carried out by a consortium comprising Campenon Bernard Centre-Est, GAGNE, Terélian, Midali, Eurovia and Ménard. GAGNE is responsible for the steel structure of the bridge. ArcelorMittal collaborated closely with GAGNE to respond to the tender. The company is supplying 150 tonnes of XCarb® recycled and renewably produced heavy plates. These will be used primarily in the bridge suspenders. XCarb® steel forms part of ArcelorMittal’s expanding range of low-carbon products, enabling significant reductions in carbon emissions for its customers across various industry sectors.
Construction work commenced in April 2025. The road bridge is expected to be completed and opened to traffic by the end of 2026, and the footbridge by the end of 2027.
Commenting on the project, Teddy Talabart, GAGNE's Project Director for Civil Engineering Structures, noted: “The use of XCarb® steel enabled us to meet the project owner’s requirement to reduce the carbon footprint of this project. Fully compliant with Fascicule 66 and NF Steel marking standards, this steel allows for workshop fabrication and on-site assembly using our established welding processes.”
A second tender is underway for the 100 tonnes of steel required for the footbridge and will be awarded in 2026 for completion in 2027. This second bridge will be 105 metres long and 5 metres wide.
Frederic Marechal, Account Manager at ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, added: “The bridge solution for this project is an exciting one, and the bow string design and specifications are a perfect fit for our steel plate offering. It’s a great chance to demonstrate the benefits of XCarb®, and we’re delighted to be working again with GAGNE.”
Using XCarb® heavy plates enables the Department of Isère to reduce its carbon impact, and the overall steel structure and composition responds to the brief by allowing high-capacity traffic flow whilst minimising impact on the local environment and river flow. XCarb® has a low carbon footprint of 914 kg CO₂e per tonne of steel, achieved through its electric arc furnace (EAF) production process, which uses a minimum of 95% high-quality scrap and 100% renewable electricity.
“In accordance with the requirements of the Department of Isère and in line with the ‘Engineers and Citizens’ approach championed by the Setec Group, we drafted specifications encouraging contractors to optimise their greenhouse gas emissions for the most emissive phases of the construction site. The use of XCarb® steel enabled significant gains with no technical impact on the project,” said Cyrille Protière, Project Manager at Setec ALS.
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