BRIDGES
Here’s the latest bridge- just completed Sept 2021. It’s very similar to previous bridges- continue to scroll down.
I used cedar for the arch, the 6 posts and the handrails, and pressure treated 2x4s for the decking.
I made a small change for earlier bridges- see below. I used pairs of doubled bamboo poles – instead of 3 pairs. I think I prefer 3 pairs instead of 2, so I might make the change.
I’ve built several arch bridges with middle school kids.
This 12ft. arch bridge was built at Tualatin H.S..
The garden bridges below were built for local clients.
I built this 8ft arch bridge about 15 years ago. The Hinoki cypress on the left was recently planted.
Here’s what it looks like fifteeen years later.
Every couple of years I sand down the cedar and apply another coat of sealer, and replace the cedar deck boards as necessary .
Looks like it’s time for another re-furbishment.
This 12 ft arch contains 2 laminated ribs.
Look closely and you’ll see each rib is made up of 7 separate cedar 2x4s.
Here’s a better view. This bridge was dis-assembled, crated and shipped to Mill Valley in California
This “floating” bridge crosses a 30 ft wide pond.
