Roadway Bridge
With the pond removed and great plans to make a babbling brook that would run the length of the layout we set aside a weekend in May to make it all happen. We woke up that morning to buy the pump, hoses and rubber pond lining and... we changed our minds at that moment due to lack of funds and time to be able to work on it this summer.
The hydro dam that divided the layout was the first thing to go.
The road tiles were peeled back, retaining stones and earth were relocated.
A 8-foot long bridge needed to be built that would be strong enough for people to stand on. I was going to make an aquaduct but I wanted a thin long span modern style highway bridge.
I attached x3 deck boards together with 3" deck screws and 1 1/2 metal 'L' channels for strength.
The rubber road tiles were resized and I used smaller deck boards to make the walkway and side walls.
With everything weather sealed and resting on concrete blocks, I am hoping this bridge will hold-up for a long time.
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