To: NIKK
TheLastRefuge-
The design is a suspension bridge. The upper level anchors were undergoing a stress test (by crane) when the collapse occurred.
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A 175-foot section of the overall 320-foot long bridge will be prefabricated adjacent to Southwest 8th Street on MMC and then moved into position in a single night so as to minimize traffic disruption to Southwest 8th Street.
It is an honor to be a part of this transformative project that will not only drastically improve mobility and quality of life in the City of Sweetwater, but also serve as a model for effective 21st-century urbanism, said City of Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez.
The proposed MCM-FIGG bridge design includes a central support tower rising 108 feet above the road that will make the structure a landmark and a gateway for western Miami-Dade County. The bridge will feature:
A lighting system designed by Randy Burkett that will illuminate the bridge at night.
A 30-foot wide concrete canopy.
Enough width to allow for the comfortable passage of bikes and pedestrians as well as a space for special events and student seating.
NIKK-AGAIN...Students are among the killed.
932 posted on
03/15/2018 2:17:10 PM PDT by
STARLIT
(Draining the Swamp includes Cleaning out the Sewer Rats.)
To: NIKK
933 posted on
03/15/2018 2:19:56 PM PDT by
STARLIT
(Draining the Swamp includes Cleaning out the Sewer Rats.)
To: NIKK
Bridge design reminded me of bridges in Columbus
972 posted on
03/15/2018 5:04:56 PM PDT by
hoosiermama
(When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice.DJT)
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