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Bridge Enhancements 07/22/2013. Route 47 Missouri River Bridge. Bridgescape , LLC. Bridge Typical Section. Committee Design Goals (4/18/2013). Distinctive appearance so that bridge remains a symbol Stay within budget: “German Simple” Recognize views to bridge from downtown/riverfront
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Bridge Enhancements07/22/2013 Route 47 Missouri River Bridge Bridgescape, LLC
Committee Design Goals (4/18/2013) • Distinctive appearance so that bridge remains a symbol • Stay within budget: “German Simple” • Recognize views to bridge from downtown/riverfront • Maintain views to downtown from the bridge • Keep design subtle; historic feel with minimal detailing • Light pedestrian/ bicycle trail but not entire roadway; • Lighting should enhance structure, not draw attention to itself.
Previous Committee Selections: • Variable Depth Girders **** MoDOT Funded • Pier Shape – Gothic Pier ** • One (1) Overlook Located at Pier 7 ** • Railing – 27” Concrete Wall with Vertical Railing Element • Girder Lighting – Girder Wash Fade • Pier Lighting • Overhead Pier Element – Curved Truss w/ Sun Shade • Low Level Trail Lighting
View from Washington Riverfront Park • (w/o Overhead Element)
View from Washington Riverfront Park • (w/ Three Overhead Elements)
View from Washington Riverfront Park • (w/o Overhead Element)
View from Washington Riverfront Park • (w/ Three Overhead Elements)
Aerial View of Overlook • (w/o Overhead Element)
View from Pedestrian/ Bicycle Trail • (w/o Overhead Element)
View from Pedestrian/ Bicycle Trail • (w/ additional Overhead Elements)
View from Northbound Traffic Lane • w/ additional Overhead Elements)
View from South Approach of Existing Bridge • (w/ additional Overhead Elements)
View from South Approach of Existing Bridge • (w/ East Face Girder Lighting )
Preferred Enhancement Package • Decorative Rail + Girder Lighting + Pier Lighting + Overhead Element + Trail Lighting
Project Schedule • Final Enhancement Commitment August 16, 2013 • Public Hearing (Right-of-Way) October 2013 • Final Enhancement Funds Secured August 2014 • Open Construction Bids September 2016 • New Bridge Open to Traffic Fall 2018 • Project Complete Summer 2019