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Peace Bridge (Calgary)
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Peace Bridge (Calgary)
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Peace Bridge (Calgary)
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Peace Bridge (Calgary)
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PROFILE: The Peace Bridge in Calgary, Alberta : http://www.journalofcommerce.com The Peace Bridge, a pedestrian and cycling bridge crossing the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta is both a bold project in terms of aesthetics and design and a magnet for controversy. Originally named the Calatrava Bridge after Santiago Calatrava, the elite architect responsible for the design of the structure, it was renamed the Peace Bridge after continued criticism of many aspects of the ongoing project. The project hit numerous delays, with completion originally set in 20120, then in 2011. The lack of bidding and the use of a single source for the design and some of the building of the bridge also came under fire. Public ire only intensified when it was found that segments delivered from Spain had not been welded properly, forcing extensive reworking. But despite criticism, the bridge is also an ambitious, distinctive piece of urban artwork, with a unified tubular structure, distinctive red and white colors, and a glass roof. Completion is currently estimated for early 2012. JOC DIGITAL MEDIA
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General Information

Beginning of works: March 2010
Completion: 24 March 2012
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Helical bridge
Function / usage: Pedestrian bridge (footbridge)
Material: Steel bridge
Structure: Through truss bridge
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Location

Location: , ,
Coordinates: 51° 3' 13.89" N    114° 4' 43.80" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

total length 130.6 m
span 126 m
number of spans 1
total width 8 m
walkway width 3.7 m
cycleway width 2.5 m
abutments number 2
deck deck width 6.2 m

Cost

cost of construction Canadian dollar 24 500 000

Materials

truss steel

Participants

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Contractor

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  • Structure-ID
    20049478
  • Published on:
    07/12/2009
  • Last updated on:
    24/10/2016
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