Current PROJECTS - projected completion date early 2027

FOX CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

 

A BETTER CROSSING FOR FOX CREEK

The Fox Creek Trail is one of the most loved rides and hikes in the Wood River Valley—but the creek crossing has become a weak link.

Repeated flooding has damaged the existing bridge and turned the crossing into an unstable mix of logs, water, and guesswork.

We’re building a permanent solution: an engineered bridge that spans the entire floodplain, keeping people safe while allowing Fox Creek to move naturally across the landscape.

Help Build the Fox Creek Bridge!

Your support helps us replace a failing crossing with a durable, long-term solution for one of our region’s most popular trails.

Every contribution helps move this project closer to completion.

PROJECT COST

$230,000 ($125,000 raised as of 3/14/2026)

  • Helicopter Installation at Site $40,000

  • Contractors $70,000

  • Precast concrete abutment casting/supply $20,000

  • Treated timber backing plank fabrication/supply $5,000

  • Other misc. materials/supplies/etc $5,000

  • Bridge $90,000

  • Total $230,000

 
 

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

 

Fox Creek moving around the existing footbridge

Why This Project Matters

Fox Creek Trail sees over 26,000 visitors each year. It’s a cornerstone of the local trail network and a favorite for mountain bikers, hikers, runners, and families.

But when the bridge washes out, the experience changes.

Instead of a smooth trail ride or hike, users are forced to ford the creek or balance across slippery logs—creating safety risks and damaging fragile streambanks.

Replacing the bridge restores the trail experience and protects the landscape at the same time.

The Solution

We’re replacing the current crossing with a 70-foot engineered steel trail bridge designed to span the entire floodplain.

The new bridge will:

  • Provide a safe, reliable crossing during all water conditions

  • Eliminate streambank erosion caused by people searching for places to cross

  • Allow the creek to move naturally across its floodplain

  • Support thousands of trail users every year

It’s a long-term solution to a problem that has required temporary fixes for years.

 

Built to Last

The new Fox Creek Bridge will feature:

  • Weathering steel designed for decades of durability

  • A six-foot-wide riding and walking surface

  • A design engineered for heavy trail use and mountain conditions

Once installed, the bridge will provide a reliable crossing for generations of trail users.

Community Powered

Projects like this only happen because of community support.

From trail users to local businesses to partner organizations, the Fox Creek Bridge project reflects a shared commitment to maintaining safe, sustainable trails on our public lands.

Together, we’re creating, maintaining, and sustaining our trail network for all users.