Steep slopes, a narrow access road and the close proximity of residences complicated the process of replacing a nearly century-old, 127-ft-long timber trestle bridge. When completed, the structurally deficient ravine crossing was replaced with a safer, fire-resistant bridge that would also reduce response times for fire, police and emergency vehicles.
Prior to construction, a large landslide narrowed the sole route to bridge to just 14 ft, requiring the project team to revise its original plans and carry out the reconstruction effort with smaller equipment and shorter splices of structural members. Logistics were further complicated by the closest available laydown site being located a half-mile away.