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Elkus Bridge Repair

The Elkus Ranch bridge and water pumping station washed away from flooding Purisima Creek water the morning of Dec. 31st, 2023.  Bridge construction commenced on May 29th, 2023 and was completed on June 2nd, 2023. 

Elkus Access Bridge before the storm
Elkus Access Bridge before the storm
 
Former bridge crossing after New Year's storm
Former bridge crossing after New Year's storm

The manlift bucket ferries staff across the creek.
The manlift bucket ferries staff across the creek.
 
The Manlift in action
The Manlift in action
 

Bridge materials ready for construction
Bridge materials ready for construction
 
Truck bringing in bridge beams
Truck bringing in bridge beams
 

Construction crew and bridge retaining
Construction crew and bridge retaining
 
Bridge under construction
Bridge under construction

 
Bridge from creek nearing completion
Bridge from creek nearing completion
 
Truck tests finished bridge
Truck tests finished bridge

 

 

The new bridge!
The new bridge!
The bridge construction crew & our foreman Augie - Thanks Guys!
The bridge construction crew & our foreman Augie - Thanks Guys!