Where did the I-Beam Singletree Crossing Disappear To?
2014 April 19
Our neighbor Leo sent this to me:
The 20′ long 1′ wide I-beam at Singletree washout is gone.
Where is it, who took it, why?
It was used for crossing by multiple residents, it was quite helpful in
recreational activities, and helped kids to get places with their
bikes. Quality of life.
Missing one has slight bend to prevent rainwater standing in it. Like a
historic Asian bridge.
No assumptions yet whether someone sold it for scrap, made themselves as
raised bed, or some agency thought it wasn’t “to code”.
Looking for info, conversation before putting another one there.
If you cannot reply here, write to [noroadb4 then at sign then nrvr then
dot com]. More looking to prevent a repeat, not out to get anyone.
– Leo
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Leo called The Road Committee to see if we knew where the I-beam had gone. We tried to call Public Works but they were gone for Good Friday. So, we’ll try to follow up again on Monday. I really doubt that Public Works took the I-Beam, but you never know.
Bob & Jeane have been investigating the missing I-Beam since Leo contacted us. We have called Public Works & written numerous emails regarding the disappearance.
Public Works told us, after checking with all their road crews, that they moved the I-Beam to the side of the road when they were called out to move the boulders that were precariously positioned on the cantilevered pavement. Public Works did not take the I-Beam when they left.
We suspect that someone saw it laying by the side of the road and took it. If you have any other information, please contact the Road Committee. Or Leo – the I-Beam was his property.
Jeane, Thank you for investigating and your report on this and many other issues at the Road Meeting.
Just for the record, as I’ve said at meeting, I did put it back over the creek after Public Works was done. Whoever took it took it from its position as functional bridge, not scrap on the side of the road.
Jim graciously has offered replacement hardware (we can get longer pieces there, harder to steal and better fit), and I’ll work on getting it there as circumstances allow (a main concern is not starting a fire where we get it from, hence may be months, and hauling it, fun little challenges).
Meanwhile while the creek is sadly dry it isn’t that bad to cross. Your enjoyment may depend on your condition and any equipment you have with you.
Thanks for the update, Leo. It was good to see you at the meeting!