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Delta Ponds Pedestrian Bridge
Eugene, Oregon
The City of Eugene's long term vision includes a transportation system that is balanced, accessible, interconnected, and environmentally responsible. With these requirements in mind, the City selected OBEC, in conjunction with Czech engineer Dr. Jiri Strasky, to design a unique pedestrian bridge to serve as a sweeping architectural landmark complementing nearby public amenities and recreational areas.
The signature 760-foot-long cable-stayed bridge serves as an important link in Eugene's popular trail system. Site constraints required a structure with a slender form from finished grade to soffit and a small footprint.
The proximity of the four-lane-wide divided highway and crossing geometry greatly limited the base area available for the central cable-stay support pylon, which was solved by using an innovative delta or "V" shape to minimize its footprint. The convenient and cost-effective precast segmental concrete deck panel design allowed the design team to meet Delta Highway traffic clearances that prohibited daytime lane closures and construction of falsework.
Watch the bridge take shape:
ADDITIONAL INFO
STATUS
Ongoing
CLIENT
City of Eugene
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Signature Bridge Design
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Public Involvement
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RELATED LINKS
"Up and over the new bridge... to somebody's house we go"Eugene Bicyclist
"Eugene celebrates new (carfree) bridge over Delta Highway"
Bike Portland