Bridges and Tunnels Market Report 2026

The bridges and tunnels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $152.09 billion in 2025 to $162.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in national infrastructure spending, early expansion of rail and road networks, adoption of modern bridge construction techniques, increased reliance on steel and concrete materials, rising need for durable long-term transport solutions.

The bridges and tunnels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $212.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of smart infrastructure systems, rising investment in resilient construction materials, expansion of urban transit networks, growing emphasis on sustainable infrastructure, increased modernization of aging bridges and tunnels. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing investment in large-scale transport infrastructure projects, rising adoption of advanced construction materials for bridges and tunnels, growing use of prefabricated structural elements, expansion of urban mobility and connectivity initiatives, rise in maintenance, repair, and upgrade activities for aging infrastructure.

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 example, in October 2025, data from Statistics Canada, the Canadian government’s official statistical agency, reported that in 2024, Canada had 26.8 million registered motor vehicles, representing a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. 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.

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 January 2024, Stantec Inc., a Canada-based provider of sustainable design and engineering consulting services, acquired ZETCON Ingenieure GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Stantec aims to expand its presence in Germany and enhance its infrastructure engineering capabilities, particularly in transportation, bridge, and tunnel projects. ZETCON Ingenieure GmbH, based in Germany, is an engineering and consulting firm offering planning, project management, and construction supervision services for infrastructure assets, including bridges, tunnels, buildings, and industrial facilities.

Major companies operating in the bridges and tunnels market are 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, 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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the bridges and tunnels market by raising the costs of imported steel, concrete additives, machinery, and construction equipment, resulting in higher project expenses across tunnel and bridge segments. Regions that rely heavily on foreign raw materials and fabrication components, particularly North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, experience delays and budget overruns in commercial and government-funded infrastructure projects. However, tariffs can offer advantages to domestic material suppliers and construction firms by reducing overseas competition and encouraging the development of localized production and supply chains. Overall, tariffs introduce cost pressures while fostering long-term regional industrial growth.

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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.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bridges and tunnels market in 2025. 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.

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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