Bridge
43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
Chicago, IL · 2023
- Client
- AECOM
- Owner
- Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Year
- 2023
Project Overview
Description
Pedestrian bridge connecting the Bronzeville community to the lakefront, spanning Lake Shore Drive and active railroad tracks. It links William Davis Park in Oakland with the Lakefront Trail in Burnham Park, providing access to Oakwood Beach. The bridge features graceful, curving S-shaped structures with an inclined arch mono-truss design spanning 1,470 feet.
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 eight lanes of Lake Shore Drive
- Twin twisting approaches forming an 'S' configuration
- Fabricated steel arches — both functional and aesthetic
- ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible design
- Strategic location between the 41st Street Bridge (2018) and 35th Street Bridge (2016)
Services Provided
Phase II Design Services (Structural Engineering)
Primary Discipline
Structural Engineering
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