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John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

General Information

Other name(s): Shelby Avenue Bridge; Shelby Street Bridge; Sparkman Street Bridge
Beginning of works: August 1907
Completion: 5 July 1909
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: main bridge:
Through truss bridge
main bridge:
Parker type truss bridge
main bridge:
Camelback truss bridge
approach viaducts:
Tied-arch bridge
Support conditions:
Function / usage: original use:
Road bridge
current use:
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge
Material: main bridge:
Steel bridge
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approach viaducts:
Reinforced concrete bridge

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , , ,
Crosses:
  • Cumberland River
Coordinates: 36° 9' 43" N    86° 46' 20" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

main span 96.9 m
width 11.1 m
total length 960 m

Materials

piers reinforced concrete
truss steel

Participants

Main contractor
Steel construction

Relevant Web Sites

  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20040786
  • Published on:
    27/11/2008
  • Last updated on:
    30/03/2021
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