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We used 2" galvanized pipes for uprights on our pier, and a type of clamp that allowed us to use the same size pipe for horizontal pipes. We used 2"x10" on 24" centers for "joists". We had used 1" x 6" crossways for the decking, and replaced them about 10 years ago with plastic. That plastic is VERY slippery when wet and walking lengthwise rather than across the pieces. I'm going to use 2"x6" for my decking on my pier.

If your water level will fluctuate much, I'd look into a floating pier.