The wooden ramp is on its last legs - how to reinforce the structure?

[Plupp 405730]

Joist hanger should work well in rocks..

 

[Testarn]

They have used strong timber, so it will probably hold for your needs.
The attachment to the rock is just for lateral stability and doesn't bear any weight, so a joist hanger or rock anchor that you can screw a couple of coach screws into will work.

 

[stugfar]

Maybe not necessary, but I wonder if it wouldn't be a good idea to have some bracing on the tall structure. There's one of a somewhat odd dimension in the second to last picture, but between the next four posts wouldn't be a bad idea either if there's a wobbly feeling in that direction.

 

[sistanamnetsomfungerade]

May not be needed, but I wonder if it wouldn't be good to have some braces on the tall structure. There's one of a slightly odd dimension in the second to last picture, but between the next four posts wouldn’t be a bad idea either if there’s a wobbly feeling in that direction.

Will bring it up with the carpenters 💪 thanks for your idea

Otherwise, do you think the castings look OK?

 

[stugfar]

Will bring it up with the carpenters 💪 thanks for your idea

Otherwise, do you think it looks OK with the castings?

Yes as far as I can see.

However, one usually has something capillary-breaking between the column shoe and the wood, such as plastic spacers or some roofing felt or whatever is available, to give a bit of extra protection to the end grain of the post.