Boston Esplanade Pedestrian Bridge

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Firm

Rosales + Partners

Type

Transport + Infrastructure ›

BUDGET

$10M - 50M

The Boston
Esplanade Pedestrian Bridge is proposed as part of the master plan to restore
the iconic 1908 Longfellow Bridge across the Charles River between Boston and
Cambridge. The existing, obsolete pedestrian bridge next to the historic bridge
will be replaced with a wider, ADA compliant bridge that will better complement
the arches of the historic structure. This new deck arch will be contemporary
in appearance and very transparent in order to not obstruct views of the
historic Longfellow Bridge, the river and parkland. The slender main steel arch
span will be in the order of 222’ (68m). The approach ramps will follow a
similar architectural language and will appear to float over the landscape
before landing next to the river.

The Boston
Esplanade Pedestrian Bridge is scheduled for completion in 2016. Bridge
Architect Miguel Rosales of Boston-based transportation architects Rosales +
Partners provided the conceptual design, bridge architecture and aesthetic
lighting design. Preliminary design engineering was performed by Jacobs
Engineering. STV, Inc. will be the final design engineer and engineer of
record. The design/build phase of the bridge will be completed by the joint
venture team of contractors White-Skanska-Consigli and overseen by the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The Massachusetts Department of
Conservation and Recreation will own the footbridge when completed.