“950-ton concrete span”
seems like it would have been much safer to use a much lighter, all steel span like essentially all other pedestrian bridges ...
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/favorite-pedestrian-bridges-in-colorado-part-2/
You’re absolutely right. I just watched a video on this design. The design is a monstrosity....way overdesigned for it’s real purpose. I’ll try and find it.