41st Street Pedestrian Bridge

Project Overview

Description

A pedestrian bridge connecting the Bronzeville community to the Lakefront, spanning Lake Shore Drive and active railroad tracks. The structure links William Davis Park in Oakland with the Lakefront Trail in Burnham Park, providing access to Oakwood Beach.

HBM's Scope

Scope of Work

• ›Structural Design of Approach Structures and Stairs
• ›Finite Element Analysis (FEM)
• ›Preparation of Final Plans, Specifications, and Preliminary Scope of Engineering (PSE) Estimate
• ›Shop Drawing Reviews

Highlights

Project Highlights

• Spans 1,470 feet over active rail lines, catenary wires, and all eight lanes of Lake Shore Drive
• Twisting approaches forming a giant 'S'
• Inclined, fabricated steel arches — both functional and aesthetic
• Addresses ADA accessibility for underserved communities

Recognition

Awards

• ★ ACEC-IL Engineering Excellence Award (2020) — Lincoln's Grand Conceptor Award — Honor Award — Structural Systems
• ★ ENR 2019 National Best of the Best Project Award — 2019 Project of the Year — Landscape/Urban Development
• ★ ENR 2019 Regional Best Project Awards — ENR Midwest 2019 Project of the Year & Best Project — Landscape/Urban Development
• ★ NCSEA (National Council of Structural Engineers Association) — 2019 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award · 2019 Top Bridge Project · 2019 Best Poster Graphics
• ★ SEAOI — Structural Engineers Association of Illinois — 2019 Excellence in Structural Engineering — Best Bridge/Transportation Project