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<blockquote data-quote="talltimber" data-source="post: 1471496" data-attributes="member: 22236"><p>X2. It sounds perfect to me. But, maybe stay away from sharp objects the two hours it takes for the creek to go down. :lol2: </p><p></p><p>Are loaded conc. trucks/feed trucks, etc going to be crossing it? If so, I think you are going to have to be able to prove the weight design capability before they will cross it, to say nothing of your insurance and liability needs. If you will have a parallel low water crossing for big loads (the bridge is for small vehicles), then you might get away with calling a general contractor, or directly hiring a bridge crew. Keep in mind that DNR is going to want their hand in it as well.</p><p></p><p>With that all said, I was just on a job a week or two ago, that this guy ordered a bridge and had a crew install it. It's two lane, free span, concrete prefab beams/guardrails, etc. They poured the abutments and deck. Idk how long it was, but wasn't a dinky bridge, maybe 100' long. I can check next week if you are interested. $50K. Idk if that's installed, or just materials.</p><p></p><p>The advantage of using an engineer, if you go that route, is they can do all the planning (design, code adherence if any is necessary, contact DNR and anyone else if necessary, prepare all that paperwork/permits, etc if needed). Make sure you get a civil, bridge in particular, engineer. Not just a storm water or septic system guy. Get someone who's done it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talltimber, post: 1471496, member: 22236"] X2. It sounds perfect to me. But, maybe stay away from sharp objects the two hours it takes for the creek to go down. :lol2: Are loaded conc. trucks/feed trucks, etc going to be crossing it? If so, I think you are going to have to be able to prove the weight design capability before they will cross it, to say nothing of your insurance and liability needs. If you will have a parallel low water crossing for big loads (the bridge is for small vehicles), then you might get away with calling a general contractor, or directly hiring a bridge crew. Keep in mind that DNR is going to want their hand in it as well. With that all said, I was just on a job a week or two ago, that this guy ordered a bridge and had a crew install it. It's two lane, free span, concrete prefab beams/guardrails, etc. They poured the abutments and deck. Idk how long it was, but wasn't a dinky bridge, maybe 100' long. I can check next week if you are interested. $50K. Idk if that's installed, or just materials. The advantage of using an engineer, if you go that route, is they can do all the planning (design, code adherence if any is necessary, contact DNR and anyone else if necessary, prepare all that paperwork/permits, etc if needed). Make sure you get a civil, bridge in particular, engineer. Not just a storm water or septic system guy. Get someone who's done it. [/QUOTE]
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