Rail Trail Bridge Rejuvinated

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The timber decking on the short I-beam bridge that runs over a farm field access point in the Hardwick section of the Mass Central Rail Trail was showing signs of decay. Mushrooms were growing and several timbers were punky.

With a generous donation from Howe Lumber of new timbers, the dedicated land trust volunteer core set about disassembling the timbers and reinstalling with new Southern Yellow Pine pressure treated timbers. Following are some photos from the two days of work!

Denis, Mark and Becky prepare to remove the railing.

Denis, Mark and Becky prepare to remove the railing.

Becky and Mark work to remove the curbing pieces.

Becky and Mark work to remove the curbing pieces.

John is unscrewing the decking timbers so they can be lifted off.
John is unscrewing the decking timbers so they can be lifted off.

 

 

New decking in place at the end of the first day, thanks to John, Mark, Cynthia, Denis, Becky and Dean.
New decking in place at the end of the first day, thanks to John, Mark, Cynthia, Denis, Becky and Dean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dean, Kane and Mark moving the railing back into place.
Dean, Kane and Mark moving the railing back into place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The I-beam bridge with new decking.
The I-beam bridge with new decking.