The foundations for the bridge abutments were poured last Friday (1/8). Above is a photo of the foundation for the east abutment for Bridge 2. On Wednesday, 1/13, the abutments were poured for Bridges 1, 3, and 4. The abutments for Bridges 2 and 5 are scheduled for later this morning. The photo below shows the pour of the west abutment for Bridge 3.
After the concrete is poured and vibrated, it has to be smoothed and finished. This work looks really easy, but the material is heavy and it takes a skilled hand and eye to do a good job quickly.
Once the concrete has set enough, the forms are removed. In about 2 weeks, the concrete will be fully set. The pre-fabricated bridges will arrive and will be placed atop these abutments. The area around the abutment will be back-filled and boulders will be placed aesthetically around the abutment and streambank for erosion protection. The path will be graded to provide a smooth transition between path and bridge. Above is the east abutment for Bridge 1. I thought it looked like an upright piano, so I gathered up wood chips for the black keys and asked Terry to play us a little tune. The sound from this thing is awful, but how often do you get to play a concrete piano while standing in a dry streambed?
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