Smith Rock Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

TerraFirma Case Study

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Challenge

Built 50 years ago and reconstructed 30 years ago, the old bridge at Smith Rock State Park in Terrabonne, Oregon needed updates to accommodate visitors and first responders during the park’s frequent rescue operations. This project was scheduled for September 22, 2023, to remove the old bridge and replace it with a new, wider pedestrian bridge.

Solution

As part of the replacement, new bridge abutments were designed to be supported by driven pipe piles. The general contractor used a crane to lift one of TerraFirma’s mini excavators over the river so the team could use it and a hydraulic breaker with a special attachment to drive the 3” pipe pile.

Project Summary
Crew Leader: Samuel Golsan
Crew Leader: Michael Tomaras
Lead Installer: Taylor Day
Installer: Arturo Rojo

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Smith Rock State Park in Terrabonne, Oregon

Aerial view of the old bridge at Smith Rock State Park

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TerraFirma’s mini excavator being lifted by crane across the river

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Using mini excavator to drive piling into the ground

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TerraFirma team using a rock drill to ensure pipe piles are installed to required embedment depth

Using mini excavator to drive piling into the ground

Using a hydraulic breaker with attachment to install the pilings

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Smith Rock Pedestrian Bridge Replacement – Terrabonne, Oregon

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