Bridges and Tunnels Market Report 2025

The bridges and tunnels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $148.49 billion in 2024 to $158.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization, population growth, maintenance and upgrades, environmental regulations, economic development.

The bridges and tunnels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $208.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart infrastructure, sustainable practices, urban planning initiatives, resilience and climate change adaptation, public-private partnerships. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and BIM, technological integration for safety, technological advancements, digital twin technology, advanced materials and construction techniques.

The increasing number of automobiles on roads is expected to significantly drive the growth of the bridges and tunnels market. As automobiles, which are commonly used for transportation, require efficient routes to navigate urban and rural landscapes, the demand for infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels becomes essential. These structures facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles across rivers, valleys, and other obstacles, enhancing safety and convenience for drivers. For instance, a report from Statistics Canada in November 2023 noted that the total number of registered road motor vehicles in Canada rose to 26.3 million in 2022, reflecting a 0.3% increase from the previous year. This uptick in vehicle registrations underscores the ongoing need for expanded and improved transportation infrastructure. As the number of vehicles continues to grow, so will the demand for bridges and tunnels, driving market expansion and prompting investments in infrastructure development.

The escalation of urbanization acts as another pivotal driver propelling the expansion of the bridges and tunnels market. Urbanization, characterized by the concentration of populations in cities, fosters social and economic growth by expanding urban areas. Bridges and tunnels play a vital role in facilitating urbanization, connecting communities, mitigating traffic congestion, and enhancing accessibility within urban settings. For instance, findings from the World Economic Forum in April 2022 indicated that more than 4.3 billion individuals, accounting for 55% of the global population, resided in urban locales. Projections indicate this figure is poised to surge to 80% by 2050. As urbanization continues to soar, the demand for bridges and tunnels is expected to grow in tandem, underpinning the expansion of urban areas.

The bridges and tunnels market is witnessing a surge in technological advancements as a prominent trend. Major industry players are directing their focus toward innovating solutions to bolster their market standing. One such innovation surfaced in January 2023 with Acciona, S.A., a Spain-based construction and infrastructure giant, introducing its groundbreaking tunnel technology, Digitunnel. This real-time technology revolutionizes tunnel construction projects by assimilating vast volumes of real-time data from project sites, transforming it into accessible and actionable information. Digitunnel offers live updates on project progress, heightens worker safety, and notably diminishes the reliance on manual oversight and documentation. Moreover, it swiftly detects potentially hazardous gases within the tunnel, further enhancing worker safety.

Leading companies in the bridges and tunnels sphere are steering their efforts towards cutting-edge solutions, exemplified by the development of circular 3D-printed concrete bridges to meet evolving infrastructure needs. These bridges, fashioned through advanced printing technology, exhibit enhanced structural efficiency and design adaptability. In December 2023, Holcim, a Switzerland-based building materials manufacturer, unveiled Phoenix, the world's pioneering circular 3D-printed concrete bridge. Employing Holcim's proprietary ECOCycle circular technology and a specially crafted concrete ink containing recycled components, this innovative structure embodies circular construction principles, significantly reducing material usage by a staggering 50% without compromising performance. This achievement, made possible through computational design and 3D printing techniques, marks a paradigm shift in sustainable infrastructure development.

In April 2022, Egis Group, a renowned France-based construction engineering firm, completed the acquisition of Waagner Biro Bridge Services Group, a bridge and tunnels construction company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aligns with Egis Group's objectives, aiming to fortify its support for the needs of local communities while expanding its global operations and maintenance capabilities.

Major companies operating in the bridges and tunnels market include China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, China Communications Construction Company Limited, Bouygues S.A., Hochtief AG, Larsen & Toubro Construction, Kajima Corporation, Bechtel Corporation, Kiewit Corporation, Fluor Corporation, AECOM Technology Corporation, Acciona S.A., Balfour Beatty plc, Bilfinger Berger AG, Aecon Group Inc., Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., Tutor Perini Corporation, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), Granite Construction Inc., Hatch Ltd., Construction Partners Inc., Copasa Group, Lane Construction Corporation, Dywidag Interbuild GmbH, American Bridge Company, Dragados Inc., ECC Group plc, 3TI Progetti S.p.A., Aktor SA, Abertis Infraestructuras S.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bridges and tunnels market in 2024. The regions covered in the bridges and tunnels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bridges and tunnels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Bridges and tunnels represent enduring components of transportation infrastructure, with bridges spanning rivers, roads, railways, and tunnels serving as subterranean passages under hills, buildings, or bodies of water.

Bridges and tunnels represent the primary structures for transportation, constructed using diverse materials such as steel, concrete, and composites. A tunnel refers to an extended subterranean passage often carved through hills or beneath bodies of water. They serve multiple purposes, finding applications in both commercial and governmental sectors.

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The bridges and tunnels market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing bridges and tunnels services such as arch bridges, beam bridges, cantilever bridges, bored tunnels, and immersed tube tunnel services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The bridges and tunnels market also includes sales of deck slab, girder, truss and others which are used in providing bridges and tunnels services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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