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I need some ideas/suggestions about bridge design(pics included)
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:05 pm
i have a bridge over my property that is about 50 ft long made outa iron frame and has creseote boards as the deck.
I added some treated 2x6's as runners for tires to run on but this hot summer has warped and cracked them terrible.
Any ideas of permanent solution to fix this problem?
I don't want to pour concrete. I was thinking some sort of metal or even adding rocks to drive on..
Idk it's got me stumped.
Here's pic of before and after
Tia
I added some treated 2x6's as runners for tires to run on but this hot summer has warped and cracked them terrible.
Any ideas of permanent solution to fix this problem?
I don't want to pour concrete. I was thinking some sort of metal or even adding rocks to drive on..
Idk it's got me stumped.
Here's pic of before and after
Tia
This post was edited on 10/15/15 at 8:06 pm
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Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:06 pm to Makinbacon
I don't see the problem. I would drive on it.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:17 pm to Makinbacon
What is cracking? How deep is the ditch/ canal?
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:18 pm to wickowick
The treated boards you see in 2nd are warped and cracked.
That pic was when I finished it in dec.
15-20 ft deep.
That pic was when I finished it in dec.
15-20 ft deep.
This post was edited on 10/15/15 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:19 pm to Makinbacon
Waskey Bridge in Baton Rouge does pre-fab, single span bridges like this that are guaranteed to last. They will deliver and install.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:20 pm to Makinbacon
are the structural supports deteorating/ cracking?
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:22 pm to wickowick
No it's iron frame. Rest of bridge outside those 2x6 is on good shape
I just need ideas on how to permanently fix the runners.
I just need ideas on how to permanently fix the runners.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:24 pm to Makinbacon
I would leave it be...
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:29 pm to Makinbacon
Most Louisiana roadway bridges are worst than this. Unless you're driving heavy equipment on it you should be fine.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:29 pm to wickowick
That's the thing I can't.
The boards have deteriorated.
Doesn't look anything like that now.
They are bowed up on the ends and not straight anymore.
The boards have deteriorated.
Doesn't look anything like that now.
They are bowed up on the ends and not straight anymore.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:35 pm to Makinbacon
New 2x6's lots cheapenthan Waskey....
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:36 pm to Makinbacon
Replace them with treated marine lumber? Dad just built a dock with some super heavy stuff. I would imagine it would be what you want.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:36 pm to Makinbacon
Did you use screws or nails?
ETA: on the runners?
Only thing I can think of is to use maybe some wood that won't warp and twist. Maybe 2x6 or 2x8 western red cedar?
And use screws
ETA: on the runners?
Only thing I can think of is to use maybe some wood that won't warp and twist. Maybe 2x6 or 2x8 western red cedar?
And use screws
This post was edited on 10/15/15 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:44 pm to Makinbacon
Assuming the base is in good shape, how about some composite decking boards?
Posted on 10/15/15 at 8:55 pm to bbvdd
Yeah I used 4" lag bolts
Posted on 10/15/15 at 9:06 pm to Makinbacon
Maybe metal grate?
Posted on 10/15/15 at 9:12 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
What I was thinking , just not sure how much that stuff costs
Posted on 10/15/15 at 9:27 pm to Makinbacon
What's the reason for not being able to drive on the creosote deck?
Posted on 10/15/15 at 9:34 pm to Makinbacon
Timber mats (laminated) and push dirt on top of them
This post was edited on 10/15/15 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 10:33 pm to Makinbacon
I think what you are looking for is serrated bar grating or fiberglass grating.
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Serrated bar grating starts off at about $266 per 10 ft section on grainger.
Fiberglass grating starts off at about $700 per 10 ft section on grainger.
Serrated bar grating starts off at about $266 per 10 ft section on grainger.
Fiberglass grating starts off at about $700 per 10 ft section on grainger.
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