Bridges - Buro Happold

Atwater BridgeLos Angeles, CA, USAThe crossing at Atwater Park will be the first newpedestrian bridge to be built across the Los AngelesRiver in almost 20 years. Implemented as a public privatepartnership comprised of private donations, managedand built by the LA River Corporation and ultimatelyowned by the City, the 300 foot cable stay steel span isunique in its geometry in that the 140 foot tall pylonand cable system supporting the bridge is leaningforward over the deck structure and tensioned back tothe river bank. Sited next to a major interstate highway,the strong visual dynamic of this composition gives thebridge the appearance of leaping across the river.Beyond accommodating equestrian, bicycle andpedestrian uses, The crossing is critical to theaccessibility and connectivity in this part of the City. Itwill accommodate equestrian, pedestrian and bicycleuses and be a critical link to Griffith Park and thenumerous riding stables found in the Atwater area.Additionally, by linking the LA River bicycle trail and theGreenway trail with access to Atwater and the NorthAtwater Park, an entire string of neighborhoods willhave access to Griffith Park and the west side of thehighway.Key project informationClientLos Angeles River Revitalization CorporationArchitect Buro HappoldProject value $4.2MDates Completion expected in 2012Services provided by Buro HappoldBridge Capability StatementBridge architecture and engineering, lighting design,hydrology, public outreach42