Bridge and Boardwalk Documents

The following templates provide specifications for the two most common bridge specs. We highly recommend Trail spec to save cost and reduce impact in most situations

• Trail Bridge - Spec Template
• AASHTO Bridge - Spec Template 

Regulations regarding trail bridges are specific for each state and region. Wisconsin has the best-defined Trail Bridge Regulation, but we also build to IBC Standards and AASHTO. 

• WI Recreational Bridge Regulations
• AASHTO LFRD for Pedestrian Bridges

• WISCONSIN
• • WI NR 320 - Bridges over Navigable Waterways
  • WI RIPRAP Spec
• MINNESOTA
• • RIPRAP Standards
  • Shoreline Alternations - RIP RAP
• ADA Guidelines
• • Handrail Guidelines
  • Ramp Guidelines

Below is a limited selection of standard drawings and views for a Custom Bridge. These are for reference only and should not be used within plans. 

• Arched Bridge
• Flat Bridge
• Bridge Pan Footings

The following templates provide specifications for the two most common bridge specs. We highly recommend Trail spec to save cost and reduce impact in most situations

• Pedestrian Boardwalk Specification
• Recreational Vehicle Boardwalk Specification

Boardwalks fall under a variety of guidelines, primarily those from IBC for deck construction and typical building methods. Our licensed structural engineer and 30 years of experience help us provide the best boardwalks possible via our specification that can be found above

ADA

• • Handrail Guidelines
  • Ramp Guidelines

Below is a limited selection of standard drawings and views for a Custom Boardwalk. These are for reference only and should not be used within plans. 

• 4x8 Typical Boardwalk Drawing
• 6x8 Typical Boardwalk Drawing 
• 8x8 Typical Boardwalk Drawing
• 8x6 Rec Vehicle Boardwalk Drawing

Boardwalk Components

• 4x4 Pan and Bracket Sales Drawing

• BOLT Bracket Assembly Drawing
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We purchase our Treated Lumber from Northern Crossarm. 

• Revere KDAT Deck Framing
• Brown Treated Lumber
• Brown-Stained Lumber Product Materials

We offer a number of composite and alternative deck materials for boardwalks. Bridges with Vehicle Loads require structural composites and are not typically used. 

• Lumberock
• MoistureShield Vantage
• Lumbercon Concrete Decking