April 2020, time to construct a new footbridge across Jordan Creek
We found these two in a pile of discarded logs by the logger. They were evidently old dead standing cedars . The logs were,solid with no rot or defects

Checking the width and base dimensions
Grier setting the choker so we can pick the log up evenly
View the sketch we worked from

Here's Brandon hooking up a chain to remove the original temporary bridge.
We wanted to use it as a work platform next to the new bridge.
 

Using the Valhalla Komatsu  PC40 Excavator to make jobs easy
Here the excavator to pulls discarded cedar butts to our work area
 

Here's another nice one
Note the rotted center. This happens to most cedars and the reason they  were left after the logging. We used a wedge and heavy tools to make our own thick boards from the outer portion
 

Using a wedge, axe and maul to split 2"x 60" decking boards.
Cedar splits into nice strait-grained boards.
The raised grain ensures a no-slip surface.
...More about the great characteristics of Cedar
 

Setting the new boards on the base logs for fit and form
Note the old bridge used to walk on. Cedar has a composition to resist rot
 

Brandon doing some sorting
 

Alex doing some more sorting. Three dogs watching with interest
 

Fit and prep for fastening.
The split cedar boards will have "non skid" due to the raised grain edges. This will make the bridge very stable for walkers even during wet weather
 

Here's Grier doing the final set and mount
We hired Urban Frontier for this job

Brandon and  Grier using  a new high strength lag screw called a TimberLok

Looking upstream Jordan Creek
More Jordan Creek
 

Final Check for high edges
 

Adding railings and ramps from leftover cedar tops
All Western Red Cedar from the tree farm!
Smoke from a small fire to cook lunch

Using leftover pieces for ramps
 

Late afternoon shadows.
Smoke from a small campfire to cook lunch

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