March 2011

OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK

BOARDWALK BACKGROUND
oes from the Inlet to 27th Street, 11,850 feet ong. North Division to Inlet renovated in 1999/2000 North Division to 27 h re-decked in 03-07 North end structure last renovated in 1986 widened 8' in 1991 Many piles and beams are over 50 years ol d
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BOARDWALK ISSUE
Deteriorating deck boards Accelerated fastener corrosion Soft wood in stringers causing nail pops Old and rott ng structi, ra -nem bers

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North Division Street to Inlet:

Replace all decking Repair concrete as needed Replace ramp at South First to meet ADA North Div s on Street to 4th Street Remove wood deck, stringers and beams. Construct new wood deck over 4x8 stringers on concrete grade beams placed over existing piles and fill between gr ade beams with pervious stone to support heavy vehicle oads on wood. Concrete train lane would be repaired as needed under both options.

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to 27th Street Option

Remove all deck, stringers and beams. Cut off piles to elevation to support new cone ete grade beams Install new concrete gr ade beams over existing piles and 4x8 stringers. Fill between grade beams beneath stringers with pervious stone to support heavy vehicle loads ors boardwalk. nstall new wood deck

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4t " Street to 27t" Street Option 2

Remove all decking, stringers and earns Cut off piles Install 11' wide plain concrete train lane in cente of boa dwal Outside gain lane install concrete grade beams over existing piles with new wood stringers and decking. Fill between grade beams with pervious stone to support heavy vehicle loads on wood.

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4th

Street to 27th Street Option 3

Remove all decking, stringers and beams Cut off piles wide stamped concrete train lane in Install center of boardwalk. Outside train lane install concrete grade beams over existing piles with new wood stringers and decking. Fill between grade beams with pervious stone to support heavy vehicle loads on wood.

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Advantages
Least up front cost and life cycle cost. Higher wear on deck and structure is from train load. Concrete pavement much better suited to this type wear. Provide for heavy vehicles including fire trucks and parades for full Iength and width of the boardwa lk.

Disadvantages:
Aesthetic look of concrete vs. wood Will require retaining wall along west side of boardwalk in some areas.

DECKING OPTIONS
Current: Treated #1 dense southern yellow pine
Advantages:
Least costly Known properties and well r u a ed commodity

Disadvantages
Wears faster Treatment now accelerates corrosion of fa ,teraers

DECKING OPTIONS (CON

Tropical hardwoods (Ipe, Green Heart etc
Advantages
Aesthetic Long Lasting Sti ength

Disadvantages
Very expensive PR/Sustainability issues Difficult install (pre-drill, carbide blades etc Delivery issues

DECKING OPTIONS (CONT

Synthetics/Composite
Advantages
Long Lasting

Disadvantages Cost
Aesthetics Slip resistanc Strength.

NON-TRADITIONAL TREATMENT
Advantages
Aesthetics uarantee Strength Non- corrosive

Disadvantages
Higher cost than traditional treatment Lack of long term real world testing grantee only as sound as the company

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nlet to N. Division N. Division to 4th 4t to 27th Totals Deck Upgrades Total Range Total Life Cycle*

$0.7 $0.9 $5.0 $6.6 $1.6-$2.7 $6.6-$9.3 $16.7

$0.7 $0.9 $4.0 $5.6 $1.4-$2.4 $5.6-$8.0 $14.6

$0.7 $0.9 $4.6 $6.2 $1.4-$2.4 $6.2 - $8.6 $15.5

Based on SYP, std treatment deck, 50 y