What type of materials can be used for the bridges?
A VHB considered using and reusing where possible, steel stringers, and concrete decking with timber railings on each bridge to provide a consistent, cost effective solution that utilizes the existing structures and retains the historical character of the corridor. A structural inspection will be performed for each structure and if it is determined that the current materials are structurally adequate (which is expected), then the structures will be rehabilitated. The community has expressed a desire to design the bridges to fit into the context of the surrounding area – timber bridges. The committee will determine what structural options they would like to be evaluated for each location as part of the preliminary design.
