Beams

The beams were 20' long 6 x 4 W-flanges weighing 13 pounds per foot. We bought them at a local steel supply yard and had them delivered for $100.

We painted each beam with a red rust prohibitive [2 coats] prior to installation.

We lowered one end of the beam into the creek then using a come along we raised the beam to the other bank.

A 3/4" hole was drilled in the lower flange face of the beam using a titanium drill bit bought at Lowe's. Precise measurement of the location of the hole was important. The beams were then tightened down to the embedded bolt.

This photo shows the beams bolted down and the beginning of the bridge decking process.