Bridge was built to be simple and try and blend into the surroundings and not stick out and look like foriegn object. Overall thought was to have it look like it has always been there. Originally wanting to go with bois d arch(sp) wood but too difficult trying to find straight enough pieces before it needed to be built to beat filling up. Went with treated pine (rough sides with pieces of bark still showing). Nice look when finished and blends into surroundings. You notice it but at the same time you don't notice it, it does not take away from the pond and surroundings. Uses:Strong enough to be able to drive 4-wheeler over, fish off of, swimming platform, fish structure/shade. Hopefully by now all you see is the decking with all the rain we have had recently.