Transforming a Crossing Challenge Into a Community Centerpiece
The developers of Covered Bridge Trails faced crossing issues during the planning stage because of the extensive environmentally-sensitive wetlands intersecting the active adult residential community.
York Bridge Concepts’ elevated design proposal not only solved the accessibility problem but fashioned the bridge into the focal point of community inspiring the developers to change the original name of the neighborhood to celebrate the single lane covered vehicular bridge.
Client Testimonial
"Using York Bridge Concepts, we were able to overcome a challenge we faced developing a property, and turn it into the focal point of the community. YBC’s expertise in the design and construction made for smooth process, and they were always available to answer questions and offer insight. The bridge looks incredible!"
- Ben Gordy, Ocean Atlantic Companies
Specifications
- Vehicular Width:
- 15'-10" (14'-6" clear)
- Pedestrian Width:
- 5'10" (5'0" clear)
- Length:
- 270'
- Height:
- 16' above grade
- Capacity:
- HS 20-44 / 85 PSF
- Construction:
- Deck Level
- Span Type:
- Multiple Span
- Span Lengths:
- (10) 14', (1) 40'
- Material:
- CCA/CA-C Treated Southern Yellow Pine
- Foundation:
- Timber Piles & Abutments (Acrylic/Polymer Coated where exposed)
- Stringers:
- SYP Rough Sawn Timber & Glulam Stringers (Translucent Oil Coated where exposed)
- Vehicular Deck System:
- 5 ½” Double Timber Deck
- Pedestrian Deck System:
- 1-½” Timber Deck
- Guard Rail:
- Decero™ K-Style Design Series
- Handrail:
- Decero™ Wire Rope Design Series
- Crossing:
- Flood Plain
Planning Resources
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GENERIC SPAN drawing
Loading Diagram
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Additional Design Elements
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