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Bridge Maintenance Class
Batterson Work Station
(February 16-18, 2006)

	This is bridge that is in dire need of repair. Notice the steps have rotted away, along with part of the log.

	This bridge is located at Lewis Creek. It is made from a large pine which fell across the creek 8 years ago. Materials were brought in from the old Cassidy Bridge to repair this one.

	Mike Ketscher and John Glenn hard at work!

	Tony Cortez is removing nuts and bolts so that the rotted part of the log can be removed.

	John Glenn cutting away rotten wood.

	Mike Ketscher is making sure that the new stringers are level. Catherine Sayers is looking on.

	Mike Ketscher is drilling a hole for new hardware, while Tom Williams, John Glenn, and Tony Cortez hold the new stringer in place.

	Catherine Sayers, Tony Cortez, and David Knapp are nailing down the decking.

	Mike checking the progress of the work.

	New lag screws hold the decking in place. Catherine is starting them with a hammer, then Tony will follow and tighten them with an impact wrench.

	Then it began to snow! The tarp is protecting the exposed wood.

	The crew (L to R Top row): Tony Cortez, Catherine Sayers, Tom Williams, David Knapp. Then John Glenn and Mike Ketscher.

	Partially completed bridge after the first day.

	Josh Knapp knows what to do in the snow!

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