What is this lake erie wood beam? Date?

[gentleone444]

Has a couple square "nails" in it...and "S" shaped inserts on each end. Any help on identification would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Deftone]

Looks like a railroad tie.

 

[buck8point]

yup... Railroad Crosstie.

The S shaped metal band is to keep the wood from splitting.

 

[gentleone444]

Shiti walk tracks all the time...how did i not see that!? Out of context i guess...

 

[gentleone444]

Still might have to go back and get it.

 

[Deftone]

We've all been there brother. Yeah go back n get that bad boy. Not sure on age but I've had some like it for a long time. Great for flower beds and walk ways. HH

 

[CaptEsteban]

Could have washed up from an old RR trestle over the water.

 

[Doubter in MD]

Could have washed up from an old RR trestle over the water.

Or maybe it was part of a bulkhead wall.