Replacement of Greer Road Bridge into Huddart Park

Request for Donations
$60,000 cost estimate

December 2024:

This is the bridge at the end of Greer Road, leading into Huddart Park trails,. The trail is called the Kings Mountain Trail. This is a critical bridge for equestrians from South Woodside to access Huddart Park. The alternate route is to ride up the asphalt road and over the vehicle bridge, which can get slippery when wet and is not desirable for safety reasons.

The creek has undermined the footings; the bridge needs to be replaced, with new footings set back from the bank at 8 to 12 feet. The new bridge will be longer than the old one (45 feet vs. 24 feet) and require new beams. Environmental rules require the new bridge be made of the same material as the old: wood beams and wood decking. The County Parks team and the MP Foundation are developing a plan and budget for the replacement bridge, which is estimated to be $60,000 for materials. Because of the expenses incurred in repairing the extensive storm damage over this past year, County Parks has no budget available for this project. The County can provide the labor, but they are asking the community to come up with all the funds for the materials. The project cannot be started until after June 15, 2025, when restrictions on work around creeks are lifted and the rains have ceased. Final details of design, engineering, permits and material costs are still in process.
 

 

 

The Mounted Patrol Foundation is asking for donations from the local equestrian groups and individuals to fund this project. Contributions will be matched by the Foundation on a 1-to-1 basis up to the first $30,000. Any contributions received in excess of the cost of the replacement bridge materials will be retained and earmarked for future trail/bridge projects.

Please send contributions payable to:

Mounted Patrol Foundation
ATTN: Greer Road Bridge Project
521 Kings Mountain Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4209

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The Mounted Patrol Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable entity, so donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Mounted Patrol Foundation Taxpayer ID is 75-2991593. Contributions made this year by December 31 may be deductible for tax purposes in 2024.

Thank you for your support. Together we can make this bridge a reality in time for riding next summer.

Don Pugh
650-851-8343
Chair, Mounted Patrol Foundation
don@MountedPatrolFoundation.org
 

 

 

 

 

 

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