Abstract: A boardwalk system including a plurality of treads, each tread including a plurality of grooves extending entirely or substantially entirely thereacross in a transverse direction, wherein each tread is made of concrete. The system further includes a plurality of bases, each base being supported on a ground surface and positioned below each tread at or adjacent to a corner of the associated tread.

Abstract: A bracket system including a bracket for use with a deck or boardwalk system. The bracket has an upper portion and a lower portion at least partially spaced away from the upper portion. The bracket is configured to receive a portion of the deck or boardwalk system between said upper and lower portions. The bracket further includes a fastener extending between the upper and lower portions and configured to urge the upper and lower portions toward each other to thereby press against the portion of the deck or boardwalk system therebetween to secure the bracket to the portion of the deck or boardwalk system.

Abstract: A boardwalk system including a first component having a pre-formed recess and a second component having a pre-formed recess. The system further includes a connector configured to be positioned in the recesses of the first and second components to connect the first and second components such that the connector limits the movement of first component away from the second component.

Abstract: A boardwalk system including a first beam and a second beam spaced apart from the first beam. The first and second beams each include a notch formed therein. The system further includes a plurality of generally horizontally arranged treads, each tread being received in the notch of the first beam and the notch of the second beam. At least one of the first and second beams extends across a span.

Abstract: A boardwalk system including a first component having a pre-formed recess and a second component having a pre-formed recess. The system further includes a connector configured to be positioned in the recesses of the first and second components to connect the first and second components such that the connector limits the movement of first component away from the second component.