Balancing the desire for an iconic bridge with the need to maintain a tight budget, T.Y. Lin International designed a curved bridge that spans the Fox River in the heart of downtown Aurora, Ill. The 752-ft-long bridge features a central reinforced concrete box beam from which two pathways cantilever on either side—one for cyclists and one for pedestrians—providing a much-needed connection to the Aurora Transportation Center.
“This is a great example of creating a signature project while really dialing in the budget,” says Bobby Sokolowski, senior bridge engineer at T.Y. Lin International.