1. Nominated by Miller Heights Neighborhood Association
Justification:
01 Access – removes cycling obstacle
02 Safety – reduce pedestian leaps
03 Environment – stops erosion from pedestrians and dogs scrambling across
Costs: None to taxpayer. No fundraising, Eagle candidate’s parents will pay cost of materials and thank-you lunch for participating Scouts
Proposed Build Date: 2 May 2015 (Saturday)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY:
Name: Todd Johnson
Signature:
Date:

2. Life Scout: Chris Nesbitt
APPROXIMATE
CCT
11200 Sorrell Ridge, Oakton VA 22124
11012 Blenheim Drive, Oakton VA 22124
Life Scout: Chris Nesbitt
Planned Installation: Saturday, 2 May 2015
Park Authority Approval: Mr. Todd Johnson
Eagle Advisor:

3. Battery-operated drill (2) Gas chain saw
11200 Sorrell Ridge, Oakton VA 22124
APPROXIMATE
CCT
11012 Blenheim Drive, Oakton VA 22124
Materials & Tools:
Materials on next page
Pre-cut in garage
Shovels (2)
Battery-operated drill (2)
Gas chain saw
Plan of the Day (Entry Point Permission Secured First):
0900 Assemble/Park at Miller Heights & Miller Road
0930 Walk to meet truck at Blenheim Drive
Hand-carry all materials & equipment to work site
Build bridge, bury ends, clear trail (3 obstacles)
1200 Walk to trail exit at Miller Heights & Miller Road

4. 2” deck screws affix planking 3” deck screws assemble foundation
28 surface planks, each 1” x 6” x 2’ (chalk line in pre-assembly for pre-drilling guide holes)
2” deck screws affix planking
3” deck screws assemble foundation
14’
2” x 10” x 14’ foundation 6’ 2’
18’
2’ x .5” rebar anti-flood brace (4)
All wood pressure-treated. Each end of bridge sunk in level to path, 2’ in each side.
1’ 9”
NOTE: This is a Class 1 footbridge, of short length, in a rural area with very limited foot traffic. By limiting the bridge to 2’ in width, we automatically limit pedestrians to single file. Horses will continue to use existing crossings without a footbridge. Height is under 4’ no handrail required.