PermaTrak Project Profiles: Concrete Boardwalks and Pedestrian Bridges

Since its introduction to the US and Canada in 2010, landscape architects and engineers have designed commercial projects using the PermaTrak concrete boardwalk system for various types of applications: fishing piers, urban walkways over sensitive tree roots, pedestrian bridges, elevated greenways, wetland boardwalks and more. The project profiles below share specific boardwalk design and construction challenges. Enjoy!
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Razorback Trail

The Razorback Trail expansion features innovative dual-path boardwalks that safely cross roadways and steep terrain while separating casual users from mountain bikers—enhancing Northwest Arkansas's outdoor recreation network.

Tags: Stream Crossings & Pedestrian Bridges, Boardwalks

Hickory Riverwalk

PermaTrak’s precast concrete boardwalk system provided a flexible, cost-effective solution for the City of Hickory’s Riverwalk project. Designed to address complex alignment challenges, the durable system integrates seamlessly into the natural environment, offering long-term reliability and minimal maintenance as part of Hickory’s revitalization efforts.

Tags: Wetland Boardwalks, Stream Crossings & Pedestrian Bridges, North Carolina, Boardwalks, Urban

3 Mile Creek Greenway Trail

The City of Mobile transformed the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail with PermaTrak boardwalks, preserving tree roots and creating a resilient and reliable trail. This elevated path keeps the areas natural beauty intact while inviting visitors to explore the park year-round.

Tags: Wetlands & Floodplain, Boardwalks, Coastal, Urban, Alabama, Tree Root Crossings

Tom Wallace Park Boardwalks - Jefferson Memorial forest

The city of Louisville used PermaTrak boardwalks to enhance the accessibility and connectivity of Tom Wallace Park's trail system. Six boardwalks transformed the park by accommodating to damp terrain and offering a reliable, direct path for visitors of all ages to enjoy outdoor activities within the area.

Tags: Wetlands & Floodplain, Boardwalks, Kentucky

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Lafayette Easton/College Hill Escarpment Trail

Explore Lafayette College’s use of PermaTrak concrete for a durable, ADA-compliant pedestrian trail connecting College Hill to downtown Easton, designed for steep terrain and improved community connectivity.

Tags: Wetlands & Floodplain, Boardwalks, Urban, Pennsylvania

Moore Road Park Boardwalk

The Moore Park boardwalk used the PermaTrak system for cost-effective, quick installation that minimized environmental impact.

Tags: Wetlands & Floodplain, Boardwalks, Observation Platforms, Lakes & Lagoons, Texas

Sawgrass Country Club Golf Cart Bridges

PermaTrak re-establishes multiple golf cart bridges on the East Course of Sawgrass Country Club.

Tags: Boardwalks, Florida

Shot Pouch Greenway

PermaTrak boardwalk adapts to swampy conditions with top-down construction and customized design for helical pier foundations.

Tags: Wetlands & Floodplain, Boardwalks, South Carolina

Wake Forest University Davis Field Road

Elevated boardwalk revitalizes Wake Forest's Davis Field, preserving cherished Oak trees in the heart of campus life.

Tags: North Carolina, Boardwalks, Tree Root Crossings

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Cross Charlotte Trail - Brandywine to Tyvola

The Cross Charlotte Trail is a 30+ mile trail and greenway facility that stretches from one end of Charlotte to the other, providing bikers and pedestrians a seamless pathway through the city.

Tags: North Carolina, Boardwalks

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Galveston Island State Park Dune Crossing

Designers needed boardwalks that would allow tourists at Galveston Island State Park to reach the gulf, walk along the coast, and experience the park without pedestrians causing erosion and destroying the beach’s historic sand dunes.

Tags: Boardwalks, Coastal, Texas

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Pikes Peak Summit Complex

Pikes Peak Summit Complex has 3 concrete crossings of various sizes, providing access for visitors while maintaining a low-maintenance boardwalk that withstands the harsh temperatures.

Tags: Boardwalks, Observation Platforms, Colorado

Eisenhower Golf Course

Eisenhower Golf Course has 17 concrete crossings of various sizes, providing access for golfers while preserving the network of stream channels.

Tags: Stream Crossings & Pedestrian Bridges, Boardwalks, Maryland

Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium

A 140-foot precast concrete walkway along the outfield fence at University of Florida's newly renovated softball stadium.

Tags: Boardwalks, Florida

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Brookside Drive to Winslow Augustine Park

In New Haven, CT, a pedestrian walkway in a heavily wooded area connects a neighborhood to an existing 1.5 mile path.

Tags: Boardwalks, Connecticut

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Spencer Creek Stream Improvement

A 280-ft. elevated boardwalk provides an ADA-compliant slope for pedestrians and aids in helping the City of St. Peters better stabilize a local creek.

Tags: Boardwalks, Missouri

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Boardwalk Replacement at Camp Creek Greenway Trail - Phase 2

A 958 ft. timber boardwalk was replaced at Camp Creek Greenway Trail in Lilburn, GA. This is the second PermaTrak project on this 4.2 mile trail.

Tags: Boardwalks, Georgia

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Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail

Built along a stream, the 276-foot boardwalk at Hot Springs Creek Greenway uses micropiles to minimize disturbance to tree roots.

Tags: Arkansas, Boardwalks

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Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Boardwalk

Tampa's $35 million park design features an event space, boathouse, athletic facilities, and a network of paths and trails for walkers and joggers.

Tags: Boardwalks, Florida

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Elliott Way Boardwalk

A cantilevered 351-ft. PermaTrak concrete boardwalk system provides an extended walking surface for pedestrians along a busy road.

Tags: Boardwalks, New York

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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Extension

A Connecticut DOT-designed project featuring roughly 854 total feet of boardwalk surface that is rated for H-15 (30,000 lb.) vehicles.

Tags: Boardwalks, Connecticut

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Barr Hammock Preserve

Two concrete boardwalks meander through the Barr Hammock Preserve in Micanopy, FL. The 5,700-acre preserve contains 6.8 miles of natural trails built on an expansive levee system.

Tags: Boardwalks, Florida

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Campbell Creek Greenway Extension

The Campbell Creek Greenway is the latest connection to Mecklenburg County’s McAlpine Park Greenway network, increasing the overall trail length to just over five miles.

Tags: North Carolina, Boardwalks

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Upper Bee Branch Creek Channel, Streets, and Utilities

The City of Dubuque, Iowa undertook a large scale channel realignment project in 2015, which called for flood mitigation and urban park development.

Tags: Iowa, Boardwalks

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City of Sarnia Riverfront Boardwalk 

In 2014, a nearly 1,200-foot long timber pedestrian promenade in Ontario’s City of Sarnia was nearing the end of its life.

Tags: Boardwalks, Canada

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Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail Boardwalk

The Norwottuck Rail Trail is an 11-mile path that links several towns along the former Boston & Maine Railway.

Tags: Boardwalks, Massachusetts

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