Bridge lighting: tips and best LED products

Approach to temporary bridge lighting

When studying a project to temporarily illuminate a bridge, it is necessary to focus on systems that focus on quality and emphasize the prestige of the architecture. An attractive space must be created for passersby, even in the dark; it must combine aesthetic and functional requirements. The bridge must always be clear and highly visible, but with the necessary artistic and communicative accents.

Different types of bridges - such as girder bridges, cable-stayed bridges or historic arch bridges - require individual, custom-designed lighting concepts and designs.

In fact, temporary installations are designed on a case-by-case basis based on the specific bridge space and depending on the event. Very often they offer the opportunity to experiment with new technologies, colors and animations, creating unique scenic effects that can make that bridge a “new” structure.

What factors should be taken into consideration when designing lighting?

• Cutting-edge technologies: rely on state-of-the-art equipment and systems for optimization, control, digitization, and customization of the plant;
• Energy efficiency. It is good to seek maximum energy savings, eliminating waste and reducing light pollution, for more sustainable environments. LED lights, with their long life and excellent diffusion, are often the ideal solution;
• Versatility: lights, lighting systems, and projectors must be versatile, adaptable, and able to perfectly follow the lines of the bridge and the designed lighting graphics. The more customizable, movable and modifiable the lights and projectors are, even during construction, the better the project will succeed, even as it undergoes modifications and changes;
• Right light output, which is essential to highlight the elements of the bridge, the artistic graphics of the lighting, and to make sure that it is perfectly visible and diffuse, while not bothering those who use the bridge or live nearby;
• Artistic creativity: arrange a team of specialists and a proven methodology for non-invasive interventions that enhance the beauty of the bridge.

LED solutions for temporary bridge lighting

A well-thought-out strategy for enhancing bridge construction details contemplates the use of LED lights, particularly those lights and/or floodlights that have a powerful and very narrow, well-directed beam. These lighting devices can also be used to emphasize structural elements such as pylons, steel cables, beams, and other features.

On the other hand, powerful lights with a very wide angle of distribution, and therefore with a more diffuse effect, will be ideal for illuminating very large surfaces, for example, with graphics, colors, and elements involving the entire bridge or a large part of it. In addition, thanks to uniform illuminations, with light contrasts and well diffused, anyone passing through will be able to move around the bridge in total safety.

Another tip for designers who want to give even more “character” to the temporary light installation made on the bridge is the use of dimmable and colored lights. Thanks to this type of LED lights and projectors, a particular shade of color can be selected, which can be configured and modulated as desired, to create scenic and decorative effects on the infrastructure, with various color ranges.

A cutting-edge, modular and versatile solution is LED projectors.

Outdoor and LED projectors are often the best solution for transforming medium to large architectural structures, such as bridges, into landmarks. They are compact and elegant systems that are durable and easily directed. They can be mounted and dismounted more easily, making them ideal for temporary lighting systems. They always maintain the highest quality, enabling lighting designers to achieve the desired result.

Amlux's lighting proposals

Amlux engages in the design and implementation of striking temporary lighting systems designed to enhance the appearance of architectural buildings such as bridges, and to make them unique for events or demonstrations. Through control systems, lighting scenarios can be achieved for a truly unique and scenic result.

Among them, the company provides a full range of LED projection systems, ideal for temporary lighting of bridges and other architectural elements.

Like the PAR 18P IP65 projector. Ideal for illuminating elements such as bridges or other structures at medium distances (about 20 meters), its 30-degree beam allows it to produce wide wash effects with homogeneous color mix thanks to its 63 built-in macro colors. In fact, thanks to its protection rating, it is an excellent solution for temporary outdoor events. In fact, IP 65 helps protect it from rain, snow and dust, making it durable and long-lasting. 

In case you need more information about temporary bridge lighting systems, or if you are looking for advice for your project, please feel free to send your concerns and questions via the form in the contact section. We will respond as soon as possible!