Iron Bridge Deck Replacement

Snow VP · 08-21-2009, 09:57 AM

Well it is finally going to happen. Time to get that old bridge fixed up the right way.

Contractors: Please place a bid via our PO Box. If you have any questions you can e-mail me through our website.

Just to clarify, the project to to replace the existing deck with new decking and handrails. It also includes a deductive alternate for the painting portion of the project. If bids come in too high to do the entire project, then we will delete the painting portion and proceed with the decking.

See the links at the www.straitsareasnowmobileclub.com homepage to download the plans (You do not have to pay the $40 to UPEA if you can print them yourself.)

famousguy · 08-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Is this the bridge that had the railings wrecked several times last year?

ToddMeister · 08-25-2009, 07:06 AM

There was more than one bridge with "wrecked railings" (say that fast 10 times) last year!

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Originally Posted by famousguy

Is this the bridge that had the railings wrecked several times last year?

Snow VP · 08-25-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by famousguy

Is this the bridge that had the railings wrecked several times last year?

Ya, this is the bigger bridge about 5 miles North of Moran on the RR Grade. I know we were supposed to do this project this summer, so we didn't go through big expense to fix the railings last year.

Snow VP · 09-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Bids have been received, and they cam in low enough to do the Decking, we are checking with the DNR, and may be doing the paint as well. Final award should be this week.

ToddMeister · 09-08-2009, 12:53 PM

Sounds like things are coming together for trail prep this season!

Snow VP · 09-14-2009, 01:24 PM

Bridge contracts are signed. Congrats to J.A.N. Development of Lapeer. The owner has a cabin in Curtis, so is happy to be helping out a snowmobile club where he sometimes rides.
All the material is ordered, and construction should begin in about 2 weeks, and should take about 2 weeks to complete. Will be nice to finally get it done!

polaris4me · 09-14-2009, 06:00 PM

Great news. Can't wait to see it and ride over it.

Snow VP · 10-14-2009, 01:54 PM

The bridge project is progressing quickly. The iron is all painted, and the wood decking is in place. The railings are going up now. Things should be all finished up in a week or so. Great to see this much needed project moving along.

ToddMeister · 10-14-2009, 04:45 PM

Lookin good!

Wink · 10-15-2009, 04:58 AM

Looks safer already!!!

indootime · 10-15-2009, 10:44 AM

Now thats a bridge! Looks great!!

Pat

Snow VP · 10-26-2009, 05:37 PM

The job is all done, and it look fantastic. Can't wait to put it to use this winter. As part of the design, we had the contractor install heavy rubber mats on the decking to safeguard the wood from the studded tracks, which cause an amazing amount of damage. With the mat down, it usually is no longer a problem!

SmittyAllSeason · 10-27-2009, 02:07 PM

Neil, bridge looks good.

You'll have to make sure Toddmeister has a twelve pack of mountain dew with him so he doesn't bump into the bridge in the middle of the night!

ToddMeister · 10-27-2009, 02:55 PM

Yeah and all the while you'll be gettin your beauty sleep Dawg.

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Originally Posted by SmittyAllSeason

You'll have to make sure Toddmeister has a twelve pack of mountain dew with him so he doesn't bump into the bridge in the middle of the night!

Griz · 10-27-2009, 11:14 PM

Great looking bridge Neil. Wish I could have gotten that far last Saturday to see it for myself. Let's see -- at .53 MPH I would have only had to keep going north another 4 hours or so to get there.

Don't know if there was enough fuel for that

ToddMeister · 10-28-2009, 09:13 AM

It woulda been close, I needed fuel on sunday, was darn near on fumes b4 Neil brought some dino juice.

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Don't know if there was enough fuel for that

Floyd · 10-30-2009, 01:08 PM

Super job on the bridge, Neil!!! It looks a heck of a lot better than most bridges on the highways around here. Can't wait to see it this winter.

no1 pro · 12-01-2009, 09:42 AM

Well the railings look good and heavy duty.

They look like they could even withstand famouseguy if he gets all kittywampase from all those trail side hot dogs when he passes over the new carp river bridge.

And Neil just wondering if its not a secret , how much did that project cost?

Pro

Snow VP · 12-01-2009, 11:33 AM

Not secret, it is public info if you know where to look.

$7,500 engineering cost.
$49,000 construction (paint & decking).

+ a bunch of the clubs time for organize and review everything.

famousguy · 12-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Wow, that is a lot of cash....

indootime · 01-21-2010, 05:07 PM

It Works!!

ToddMeister · 01-22-2010, 03:21 PM

And worth every penny!

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Wow, that is a lot of cash....

08-24-2009, 11:45 AM	#2
famousguy Liquid Cooled Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Howard City Posts: 46	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Is this the bridge that had the railings wrecked several times last year?

09-07-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
Snow VP Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Ignace Posts: 1,318	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Bids have been received, and they cam in low enough to do the Decking, we are checking with the DNR, and may be doing the paint as well. Final award should be this week. __________________ -- Neil VP Straits Area Snowmobile Club

09-08-2009, 12:53 PM	#6
ToddMeister Guest Groomer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 866	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Sounds like things are coming together for trail prep this season! __________________ 2004 Yamaha RX Warrior LE 2005 Yamaha Vector ER Member of: Straits Area Snowmobile Club M.S.A.

09-14-2009, 01:24 PM	#7
Snow VP Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Ignace Posts: 1,318	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Bridge contracts are signed. Congrats to J.A.N. Development of Lapeer. The owner has a cabin in Curtis, so is happy to be helping out a snowmobile club where he sometimes rides. All the material is ordered, and construction should begin in about 2 weeks, and should take about 2 weeks to complete. Will be nice to finally get it done! __________________ -- Neil VP Straits Area Snowmobile Club

09-14-2009, 06:00 PM	#8
polaris4me Trail Master Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pigeon, MI. Posts: 514	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Great news. Can't wait to see it and ride over it. __________________ Kevin Straits Area Snowmobile Club - Member M.S.A. - Member "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." -Thomas Jefferson

10-14-2009, 04:45 PM	#10
ToddMeister Guest Groomer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 866	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Lookin good! __________________ 2004 Yamaha RX Warrior LE 2005 Yamaha Vector ER Member of: Straits Area Snowmobile Club M.S.A.

10-15-2009, 04:58 AM	#11
Wink Trail Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Celina, OH Posts: 642	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Looks safer already!!! __________________ Member: Straits Area Snowmobile Club MSA Honorary Lifetime Member of former Fife Lake Ridgerunner Snowmobile Club Founding member of "Team Phukowee" "Snowmobilers do it 'til it melts!"

10-15-2009, 10:44 AM	#12
indootime Trail Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington Twp. / Brevort MI Posts: 133	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Now thats a bridge! Looks great!! Pat __________________ Member MSA

10-27-2009, 02:07 PM	#14
SmittyAllSeason Trail Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pigeon, MI Posts: 86	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Neil, bridge looks good. You'll have to make sure Toddmeister has a twelve pack of mountain dew with him so he doesn't bump into the bridge in the middle of the night! __________________ MSA Member 2005 Chevy 2500HD Duramax/Allison CrewCab SB 4x4 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Walter P Edition (wifes ride) 2010 Sure Trac 14ft Gooseneck Dump Trailer 2007 Yamaha Attak w/ Garmin Etrex & Ram Mount 2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660 w/ 26" ITP Mudlites, 60" Cycle Country Plow

10-27-2009, 11:14 PM	#16
Griz Trail Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Celina, OH Posts: 104	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Great looking bridge Neil. Wish I could have gotten that far last Saturday to see it for myself. Let's see -- at .53 MPH I would have only had to keep going north another 4 hours or so to get there. Don't know if there was enough fuel for that __________________ Curt 07 Jag Z1, 01 ZL800 Member: Straits Area Snowmobile Club MSA

10-30-2009, 01:08 PM	#18
Floyd Trail Master Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 150	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Super job on the bridge, Neil!!! It looks a heck of a lot better than most bridges on the highways around here. Can't wait to see it this winter.

12-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#19
no1 pro Liquid Cooled Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Posts: 33	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Well the railings look good and heavy duty. They look like they could even withstand famouseguy if he gets all kittywampase from all those trail side hot dogs when he passes over the new carp river bridge. And Neil just wondering if its not a secret , how much did that project cost? Pro

12-01-2009, 11:33 AM	#20
Snow VP Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Ignace Posts: 1,318	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Not secret, it is public info if you know where to look. $7,500 engineering cost. $49,000 construction (paint & decking). + a bunch of the clubs time for organize and review everything. __________________ -- Neil VP Straits Area Snowmobile Club

12-03-2009, 12:42 PM	#21
famousguy Liquid Cooled Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Howard City Posts: 46	Re: Iron Bridge Deck Replacement Wow, that is a lot of cash....

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