DIY Wood Bridge, 16 feet long, under $800

My dad and I build an easy wooden bridge that cost me under $800. It took us three days to build and complete. I have watched other DIY bridge builds and i tried to make this one as easy and realistic to build over a small creek, but feel free to take some of my ideas and do your own.

[@gauthy]

Excellent DIY video. I will build your bridge across my creek as well.

[@joshuapruden4906]

This is encouraging as a well built bridge. Thanks for your professionalism and good clear teaching.

[@markcoile9152]

Thanks for the ideas! I used your bridge as a template for the one I just built over my creek, I really like how it turned out!

[@chancehall7662]

Amazing video and so well explained. Thank you.

[@Sandwichking-hikes]

I’ve found if you concrete pole up to surface and slope concrete up pole and inch or so above surface it dramatically reduces wood rot at surface in clay soil, I also put little gravel under pole as well

[@robertgoss4842]

Wow! Nice work. Looks like a pro job.

[@relerfordable]

I like it. Gives me another way to think about crossing a stream I have. I would like tractor and SUV to cross it also.

[@dallasarnold8615]

I would have installed the posts for rails before or during flooring in between the beams for more reliable support. Never know who is going to lean hard on that rail. Then just fit flooring around posts as was done at the end posts. And would help prevent beams twisting over time, trust me they will. Should add bridging between the beams at least every four feet.

[@mjmeternal2696]

Excellent work

[@brunosvlog24k]

Awesome job, sir! 👍

[@combsd3283]

I'm ready for part 2 where you drive the truck across it.

[@mereonituiloma2368]

Wow...brilliant idea. I should have watched it before I did mine too. Thanks anyway. Great work.

[@podline16834]

Thanks for posting

[@chrisMcG17]

Thank you!

[@rupe53]

Most bridges of similar design add a 2x12 on top where the tire treads travel and that spreads the vehicle weight over several boards.

[@waterbuoy9121]

Looks good BUT I think I would have extended the handrail posts down between the side rails so it all tied together and then cut the deck boards to fit around that. I suspect your climate is more favourable to timber bearers than here in Scotland!

[@jackward7269]

this is cool

[@charlescurry5549]

I would put the boards going appropriately where the tires would be for strength.

[@jamesjohnston5947]

I have virtually the same project ahead of me. Thanks for your good video. What about staining or painting the bridge to prevent rot? Also, what about pressure treated lumber for the same reason?

[@Agent11198]

Should have watched this before building mine 😂