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Gluelam Timber Bridge Cost?

Gluelam Timber Bridge Cost?

Gluelam Timber Bridge Cost?

(OP)
Fellows,

I have been asked to come up with a rough estimate for the cost of a gluelam timber deck superstructure subject to pedestrian loading only.  The geometry of the approaches practically precludes even a pickup truck getting on the bridge.  I estimate the span length to be somewhere around one hundred twenty feet and the deck is about eight feet wide with a wooden handrail.  If anyone could give me a per square feet number I would appreciate it.  Thanks  -  Dinosaur

RE: Gluelam Timber Bridge Cost?

120' IS A HEALTHY SPAN, I WOULD CONTACT THE SUPPLIER FOR ENGINEERING INFORMATION ON THEIR AVAILABLE SECTIONS AND THEIR SUPPLY LENGTHS.  MOST CODES WILL REQUIRE A 100 PSF DESIGN ON THIS WHICH EXCEEDS MOST PARKING GARAGE DESIGN.

RE: Gluelam Timber Bridge Cost?

(OP)
Well, I had anticipated using 85 psf because that is the maximum sidewalk live load and this will be strictly a pedestrian bridge.  I guess I could get on the web and look for gluelam suppliers.  Thanks for the reminder.  -  Dinosaur

RE: Gluelam Timber Bridge Cost?

(OP)
I did take tha advice of the fellow that suggested I just find a gluelam producer on the internet.  I got in touch with a fellow in Canada that said his company produced gluelams over 100 feet long.

Good Luck  -  Dinosaur

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