How wide should a boardwalk be?

Standard Width – Equal or greater width than approaching trail. The standard trail is 12′-0” wide. Railing Height – 42” measured from the walking surface to be used if surface of boardwalk is 30” above finish grade. Extend boardwalk railing past abutment as needed to protect trail users from fall hazards, min.

Can you build a deck over wetlands?

In rare cases, boardwalk contractors have shared a more creative way to build a wetland boardwalk with composite decking. The boardwalk is built first with timber planks before the decking is removed as sacrificial material and replaced with composite decking.

Where can I find a wetland consultant in my area?

Your local Corps of Engineers District Website should have a list of wetland consultants that work in your area. If you’re located in the Midwest, reach out to Environmental Works, Inc (EWI). We have in-house wetland scientists with over a decade of experience ready to help. You can reach EWI online or call 877-827-9500 for more information.

Is it possible to build a boardwalk in a wetland?

But building a walkway in such a fragile environment brings many challenges. Especially in environmentally protected areas, there are a number of factors that need to be considered in wetland boardwalk construction.

Can I build on a wetland while being compliant?

Whether you’re planning new construction or the expansion of an existing facility, special consideration must be taken to build on a wetland while maintaining compliance. Wetlands provide valuable habitat for plant and animal communities, and they serve as a natural filter for water flowing into water bodies and groundwater.

What is a wetland?

According to the EPA, “Wetlands are areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.