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Skidder Bridge Construction

A person using a power tool on wood, with another person observing and eating. Tools and wood are scattered around.

Construction of a Portable Skidder Bridge

The bridges are constructed of green hemlock, and reinforced with ¾” threaded steel rod and 10” log cabin screws. Each bridge is made up to three panels measuring 20’ long and 4’ wide.

Portable Skidder Bridges can be rented from many Conservation Districts across Vermont, including the Winooski Conservation District for a monthly fee of $100 (with a $100 deposit). Click Forestry link for more information on renting a bridge.

The images below show the construction of a Skidder Bridge:

Large wooden beams are stacked together with tools and equipment on top, near a tent and fenced area.
People working with large wooden beams at an outdoor event or construction site.
Large wooden beams, chisels, and machinery outdoors at a construction site or event.
A person is using a chainsaw to cut wooden beams at an outdoor work site, wearing safety gear including ear protection and a helmet.
People wearing hard hats working on wooden beams at a construction site.
A person wearing a red hard hat uses a large drill on a wooden plank, with wood shavings scattered around.
Person using a power drill on wooden beams, with wood shavings on the ground.
People working with large wooden beams outdoors, using tools.
People working with large wooden beams at a construction site, wearing hard hats. A vehicle and equipment are in the background.
Large wooden beams laid on the ground near a tent, with wood shavings scattered around.
Two people measuring and working with large wooden beams outdoors.
People working on large wooden beams near a tent at an outdoor site.
Large wooden beams are stacked together with tools and equipment on top, near a tent and fenced area.
People working with large wooden beams at an outdoor event or construction site.
Large wooden beams, chisels, and machinery outdoors at a construction site or event.
A person is using a chainsaw to cut wooden beams at an outdoor work site, wearing safety gear including ear protection and a helmet.
People wearing hard hats working on wooden beams at a construction site.
A person wearing a red hard hat uses a large drill on a wooden plank, with wood shavings scattered around.
Person using a power drill on wooden beams, with wood shavings on the ground.
People working with large wooden beams outdoors, using tools.
People working with large wooden beams at a construction site, wearing hard hats. A vehicle and equipment are in the background.
Large wooden beams laid on the ground near a tent, with wood shavings scattered around.
Two people measuring and working with large wooden beams outdoors.
People working on large wooden beams near a tent at an outdoor site.