ENVIRONMENTAL BOARDWALKS and BRIDGES

 


AB Chance helical piles for environmental boardwalks and bridges through marshes, bogs and wetlands
Helical Pile s for Boarwalks Brochure

We are quickly becoming aware of the concerns to protect our environment and ecological development.  When it comes to building or constructing helical pile foundations in sensitive areas such as wetlands, marshes, bogs, beach or lake fronts, AB Chance helical pier foundation systems have been recommended as a safe approach to constructing with minimal impact to the ecological habitat.  We have worked with audubon societies and conservation commissions to build boardwalks, docks and bike or hiking trail bridges that pass through wetlands.  Have a look at the brochure on this page that offers technical information on  helical piles for nature trail footbridge/boardwalks.

dock with helical pile support
Helical piles are also suitable for docks and beach stairs in sandy shorelines.

 

Patriot Place Boardwalk in MA with helical piles for foundation support Patriot Place Boardwalk with helical piles for foundation support

The before and after of the boardwalk being built behind Bass Pro Shop in cranberry bog at the Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA.

Some of the great benefits of using these foundation systems:

  • Can be installed with handheld equipment
  • No soil excavation or drill spoils to remove
  • Vibration free installation
  • Installs in limited-access areas
  • Environmentally-friendly
  • Low mobilization costs
  • Installs in any weather

Article on Solid Earth Technologies, Inc. Installing Helical Piers for Wetland Boardwalk
Article Hi-lighting Solid Earth
Installing Helical Piers for Wetland Boardwalk

 

It's proven most economical in sensitive soils and difficult terrain.  The galvanized steel anchors are pre-engineered to transfer projected loads to bearing-capable layer beneath the soft silty soils.  This isolates the structure's integrity from seasonal changes in the surface-layer conditions. If you're dedicated to protecting the ecosystem in wetlands, you need to consider the proper construction method to install your pedestrian trail bridge.
To learn more on how to design and construct boardwalks and bridges with helical pile foundation support, please fill out our form to contact our helical pile specialist.