PARKS AND RECREATION FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Trail Bridge Deck Replacements

Description

Many of the Cherry Creek Trail bridge decks need to be replaced. Given the existing and planned volume of trail users, the original ironwood decks have reached their useful life of about 20 years.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

The wood on the Cherry Creek bridge decks has degraded and needs replacement for safety purposes. The original material, “ironwood” is no longer the preferred material since it is expensive, difficult to source and problematic to repair. Instead, concrete will minimize maintenance issues and is more durable and readily available.

Project Budget

Funding Sources

Parks and Recreation Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

None

Impact On Other Departments

None

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Support an Active Community

The Town’s trail system consistently ranks as one of the most popular outdoor recreational amenities in citizen surveys. Not only do trails serve as places where people can run, walk and ride their bicycles, they also function as an alternative means of transportation and a means to explore other areas of the Town.

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

As the trail bridge decks age they begin to crack, separate and generally deteriorate. With numerous bridge trail decks along the Cherry Creek Trail, and trail usage continuing to increase as the Town grows, these bridges are an important trail amenity that must be maintained for user safety.