The Carolina Vehicular Bridge Project Overview
The Carolina Bridge traverses a wetland crossing for a private home development connecting residents in their
daily journey to and from the bustling downtown Ft. Bragg. The Decero™ Design focuses on merging with the
nature of the crossing using a simple and refined horizontal rail detail with alternating thicknesses contrasted
with diagonals cloaked in an earthy color scheme and capped with peaked custom caps for protection. The
design features a skewed approach to accommodate the unique wetlands which required the skilled accuracy
of our professional field team who completed the build flawlessly while overcoming persistent inclement weather
conditions. This 32 foot wide by 48 foot long multimodal bridge allows for two full lanes of opposing traffic and
pedestrians to cross safely without impacting the wetlands natural processes.
Specifications
- Vehicular Width:
- 26’ (24’ clear
- Pedestrian Width:
- 6’ (5’ clear)
- Length:
- 48’
- Height:
- 11' above grade
- Capacity:
- HS20-44
- Construction:
- Deck Level
- Span Type:
- Repetitive Span
- Material:
- CCA/CA-C Treated Southern Yellow Pine
- Foundation:
- Timber Piles & Abutments (Acrylic/Polymer Coated where exposed)
- Stringers:
- SYP Rough Sawn Timber (Acrylic/Polymer Coated where exposed)
- Vehicular Deck System:
- 5 ½” Double Timber Deck
- Pedestrian Deck System:
- 1-½” Timber Deck
- Guard Rail:
- Decero™ Horizontal Design Series
- Handrail:
- Decero™ Horizontal Rail Design Series
- Crossing:
- Wetlands
Planning Resources
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