Bridge#2

[buggyman1]

A couple pics of the other side backfilled. I started on the rails, not much done yet. I think i'll go with wooden rails kinda like my first bridge, but tapered down on the ends.

[buggyman1]

Originally Posted by inthesticks

I am in the process of getting ready to do a project like this on my property. I was thinking culvert, but it will still flood, so I am going bridge. I need to raise my road level where I cross my creek up at least 4 feet and span it about 20 foot on each side. The creek is normally about 2-3 foot wide and about 3 inches deep, but when it floods bad enough to destroy my current bridge it gets about 11 ft.+ and about 30-40ft. wide. It's crazy... I am looking to build 2 pillars about 4 ft. above ground on each side about 20ft. back from the banks, build the road up to it, span it with either the trailers or railcar, and use my current bridge for center support, so I can get to my house when flooded. Where would one look to get either 2 flatbed semi trailers or a flatbed railcar. How much will they cost. What will a project like this cost? Any ideas? See pic...

That looks like a cool project. I don't have a clue about the trailers (sorry). I'll be very interested in what you come up with. Keep us posted.

[buggyman1]

Originally Posted by Alan L.

Great project. I need exactly the same thing over my creek, about 25 feet across. As for the rails, what if you decided how many and where you want posts, then replace those slats with some that extend maybe 24" out past the width of the bridge. Then use this extra length to place diagonal braces for the railings?

Thats a good idea, but i don't think i have room for the extra width.

[buggyman1]

Originally Posted by RobertBrown

I may start on the rails tomorrow, not sure how i'm going to do them...any ideas?

Are you wanting the rails to keep people on the bridge or tractors? A suspended cable supported by 4x4 stanchons every 4 ft or so may be adequate. It wouldn't be good for small children unless you put 2 or three on each side however. That design would be relatively quick and easy and probably not too expensive.
If your like me you're probably tired of building bridges and would like to put this one behind you and move on to the next project.
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I like your idea. Thanks for the drawing. I kinda want to keep it wood. The rails will mostly be for looks, but there will be little ones playing on it.

[buggyman1]

Originally Posted by nhkabotab7800

very cool to follow this thread....wood rails? i would suggest a stifener on the outer edge of the wood planks to keep from twisting, perhaps that can be incorporated in the rails?

I think thats what i'm gonna go with..thanks.

[SuperDuty335]

Originally Posted by inthesticks

I am in the process of getting ready to do a project like this on my property. I was thinking culvert, but it will still flood, so I am going bridge. I need to raise my road level where I cross my creek up at least 4 feet and span it about 20 foot on each side. The creek is normally about 2-3 foot wide and about 3 inches deep, but when it floods bad enough to destroy my current bridge it gets about 11 ft.+ and about 30-40ft. wide. It's crazy... I am looking to build 2 pillars about 4 ft. above ground on each side about 20ft. back from the banks, build the road up to it, span it with either the trailers or railcar, and use my current bridge for center support, so I can get to my house when flooded. Where would one look to get either 2 flatbed semi trailers or a flatbed railcar. How much will they cost. What will a project like this cost? Any ideas? See pic...

You need a raft.

[buggyman1]

Bridge is done!!! It turned out well, i'm happy with it. I went with 4x4 posts attached to a 4x6, seems pretty strong, and I like the look. I still have some grading to do, and a few other little things, but i'm calling it a wrap.

[tugboat-2]

Beautiful job there Buggy !! Really nice ! OK, . . now what about the kitchen project out there in the bush,...that still on order?

CHEERS!
. . tug

[whitedogone]

Looks real nice. I'd be interested to know how much deflection there is when you have a fully loaded machine and trailer on the middle of it. Should be easy enough to measure.

[buggyman1]

Originally Posted by tugboat-2

Beautiful job there Buggy !! Really nice ! OK, . . now what about the kitchen project out there in the bush,...that still on order?

CHEERS!
. . tug

Yep, outdoor kitchen is still a go, but first i'm building a fort for my nephew (and me). The kitchen may have to wait till next spring, depends on how long the fort takes me.