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Topic: Walnut Street Bridge

	Calhoun Street Bridge, Morrisville, Bucks County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Calhoun Street Bridge is 1,280 feet long consisting of seven pratt trusses of nine panels 20' x 26' deep.
		In the Calhoun Street Bridge the columns utilize four semi-circular sections, seven spans of 180' were used to cross the river.
		The significance of the Calhoun Street Bridge is that it is one of the few surviving long bridges of its type.
	www.livingplaces.net /pa/bucks/morrisvilleboro/calhounstbridgenrhp.html (783 words)

	Visit Chattanooga - Walnut Street Bridge
		Renovated as the longest pedestrian walkway bridge in the world, the 2,370-foot Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Chattanooga reopened in grand fashion in May 1993.
		Described as the oldest surviving truss bridge of its size in the South, the renovated bridge is stronger than the original.
		It is hoped that the renovation of the Walnut Street Bridge will assist in the preservation of other historic bridges throughout the United States and around the world.
	visitchattanooga.com /walnut.htm (335 words)

	Pennridge arch bridges: Tohickon Bridge, Bedminster PA - Township Bridge - East Rockhill, PA; Walnut Street Bridge - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Arch Bridges are some of the oldest bridges in our region of Southeastern Pennsylvania dating to the 1700's and 1800's.
		Most older arch bridges in our school district are from the late 1800's and early 1900's and are made of stone and cement.
		The constructing of arch bridges can be tricky because the structure is completely unstable until the two arches meet in the middle.
	www.pennridge.org /works/pennarchbr.html (457 words)

	Pedestrian bridge a hit in Nashville, locals find (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The bright blue bridge, 2,370 feet long from ramp to ramp, was built in 1891 and was the first multiuse (horses, cars, pedestrians) structure to span the Tennessee River in Chattanooga.
		The Walnut Street Bridge can be leased for private functions and is also the scene of municipal events during the year.
		The surface of the Walnut Street Bridge is wood planking, both on the former roadway and the raised walks on either side.
	enquirer.com /editions/2001/10/12/loc_1pedestrian_bridge.html (722 words)

	Part Four: Enhancing the Physical Environment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The pedestrian experience on Walnut Street can be further enhanced by (1) building to the street line, (2) limiting the number of curb cuts, (3) maximizing ground floor retail space and (4) encouraging multiple building entrances to the sidewalk.
		A lighting plan should be designed to light the foot-way of the bridge and to highlight the remarkable socialist-realist sculpture of the flanking eagles located at both ends of the bridge.
		The color of the lighting should be the same throughout the area, including the bridge, and should be considered in relation to the color of the surrounding architecture.
	www.penn-partners.org /wp/plan/part4-3-1.html (2638 words)

	Preservation Alliance of Minnesota - Preservation Awards - 2002 - Walnut Street Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The only other large scale bridge from this company that is known to exist is a 228 foot steel arch span bridge over the Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis.
		The Mazeppa bridge was not only an important crossing for the community, but also a vital link to the main road from Lake City to Rochester.
		The bridge served vehicle traffic from 1904 until 1922, when a new bridge was built.
	mnpreservation.org /awards2002/bridge (172 words)

	Branch Bridge - arch bridge - Walnut Street, Perkasie, PA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The arch bridge on Walnut Street in Perkasie is a triple arch bridge resting on piers.
		The high arch of the bridge also makes it difficult to view oncoming traffic on top of the bridge or when sitting at the traffic light on Constitution Avenue.
		Because of the extensive use of this bridge by pedestrians and other bike path users, sidewalks would be helpful on both sides of this bridge.
	www.pennridge.org /works/archwalnut.html (154 words)

	Improvements slated for Gordon Street Bridge
		The bridge, which connects Westfield Avenue in Roselle Park to First Avenue in Roselle, will be closed to traffic for the next three or four months so the deteriorating structure can be repaired.
		Built in 1911, the Gordon Street Bridge and its twin bridge on Walnut Street, are part of a group of about 100 bridges statewide known as "orphan bridges," since no one wants to claim ownership of them.
		Among the planned repairs for the Gordon Street bridge will be the replacement of the deck at the main truss span, replacement of two bridge bearings, sand blasting and painting of the main truss span as well as various concrete repairs to the structure.
	www.localsource.com /articles/2005/08/10/spectator_leader/news/local/doc42fa386ff0d25282200027.txt (597 words)

	Walnut Street Bridge
		The People's Bridge Coalition Annual Meeting is Wednesday January 19, 2006, at a site to be determined.
		The People’s Bridge Coalition is an ad hoc committee of the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy.
		Restoration of the western spans of the Walnut Street Bridge as part of a comprehensive solution to problems related to the western approach in the Borough of Wormleysburg.
	www.walnutstreetbridge.org (108 words)

	Walnut Street Bridge, City of Titusville, Crawford Co. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Walnut Street Bridge, City of Titusville, Crawford Co.
		Francis J. Palo, Inc. was awarded a contract with the City of Titusville on September 10, 2001 to construct a Concrete Box Culvert Bridge to replace the existing structure located on Walnut Street.
		The length of the new structure is 105' with a 45 degree skew angle to the roadway.
	www.paloinc.com /walnut.htm (72 words)

	Walnut Bridge Climbing Wall (1 route)
		Established on a 100 year old limestone tower supporting the Walnut Street Bridge, The Walnut Wall is a cooperative partnership between the Chattanooga City Parks and Recreation Department and The Adventure Guild.
		The Walnut Wall is the perfect in town challenge for both novice and experienced climbers.
		Walnut Climbing Wall is located under the bridge.
	www.outdoorchattanooga.com /178.htm (282 words)

	North Star Highways > Abandoned Highways > Mazeppa Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Walnut Street Bridge in Mazeppa was built in 1904, and has been "abandoned" for eighty years, being used as a pedestrain bridge since 1922.
		The bridge was closed to all traffic in 1995 but was recently restored.
		Profile of the Bridge, from a park on the west side.
	home.earthlink.net /~northstarhighways/abd-maz.html (77 words)

	Apalahoochee River Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Hellertown, PA -- Removed from service in 1970 when it became functionally obsolete.
		The 55 ft. span formerly carried Walnut Street over Saucon Creek.
		single span, cast and wrought iron Pratt truss bridge
	www.ce.ufl.edu /~historic/WSB_HomePage/wsb.html (33 words)

	BridgePros Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Walnut Street Bridge - Bridge lost to to Floods and Ice.
		National Bridge Research Organization - The National Bridge Research Organization (NaBRO) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln(UNL) is dedicated to developing, collecting and disseminating the latest technologies for the advancement of bridge design, construction, retrofit and maintenance.
		Covered Bridges of Maine - The Department of Transportation presents a history of the state's covered bridges and a tour via clickable map: photographs and information on the 9 surviving bridges.
	bridgepros.com /links/links.htm (1444 words)

	Walnut Street Bridge collapse (1996)
		"The bridge is fairly old (early 1900's?) and spans the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg and is now only used for pedestrian traffic.
		"Apparently the bridge was 'lifted' off of its foundations due to the high waters and ice buildup.
		Further inspections of the bridge have found additional damage to several more piers.
	www.iti.northwestern.edu /publications/bridges/harrisburg.html (187 words)

	Wine Over Water - September 25, 2004 \| Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Walnut Street Bridge — Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee —; Rain or Shine
		Tickets ordered after Sunday, September 21st tickets will at Will Call at the North end (Coolidge Park side) of the Walnut Street Bridge on the day of the event (gate opens at 5pm).
		To pick up tickets at Will Call, go the gate at the South end (downtown side) of the Walnut Street Bridge on the day of the event (gate opens at 5pm).
	www.cornerstonesinc.org /wineoverwater (528 words)

	RiverCity Company - Walnut Street Bridge
		The renovation of this 113-year old historic bridge as a linear pedestrian park was completed in May 1993.
		The Walnut Street Bridge continues to be one of Chattanooga’s most visited attractions, and provides a gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy events, entertainment and recreation.
		The restored Walnut Street Bridge now serves as an icon for a community undergoing a renaissance along its river.
	www.rivercitycompany.com /ddvelop/public_places/walnut.asp (105 words)

	Walnut St. Bridge open
		The Walnut Street Bridge replaces a temporary bridge used to move traffic from the Suspension Bridge to Third Street.
		Wallace said the Elm Street Bridge will be the next bridge to open, connecting the Riverfront to the central business district.
		He said the Vine, Race and Main street bridges will be opened in August, as they are completed.
	enquirer.com /editions/2000/06/28/loc_walnut_st_bridge.html (324 words)

	Chattanooga Parks & Recreation on Cybernooga
		Jefferson Street Playground - Jefferson St. and E. 17th St. - This once deserted and unmanaged space is now a beautiful open park featuring a new playground complete with swings and a pavilion.
		alnut St. Bridge - map - This is the world's longest pedestrian bridge and the only such facility in the southeast.
		Ross's Landing Plaza - 200 Broad Street - This new park surrounds the Tennessee Aquarium and is like an outdoor museum.
	www.cybernooga.com /chattanoogaparks.htm (839 words)

	Calhoun Street Bridge, Morrisville, Bucks County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The abutments and six piers are of rough stone construction except on the upstream ice breaker edge which utilized cut-block.
		Two lines of iron stringers extend the entire length of the seven spans, and carry at the center of each panel an intermediate transverse beam on which rests iron joists of half a panel length.
		With its lines plainly expressive of the purpose of its construction, it materially contributes to the light and graceful, yet most substantial, appearance of the entire structure."
	www.livingplaces.com /pa/bucks/morrisvilleboro/calhounstbridgenrhp.html (783 words)

	New bridge connection a concern (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The temporary bridge, which served the same purpose until about 10 days ago, was a straight shot.
		That bridge had to be taken down so work on the new riverfront streets could continue.
		The suspension bridge's connection to downtown will change again in December, when the new Ted Berry Way is complete.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2000/07/10/loc_new_bridge.html (348 words)

	walnut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The historic Walnut Street Bridge crosses the Susquehanna River near downtown Harrisburg.
		The structure was constructed in the 1890's as a two lane vehicular bridge.
		It was limited to pedestrian use in 1972 as a result of a major flood.
	www.modjeski.com /projects/servproj/walnut.htm (204 words)

	3/20/2003 - Dental Office By Walnut Street Bridge In Land Swap - Business - Chattanoogan.com
		Owners of a dental office next to the Walnut Street Bridge have agreed to a land swap that will benefit upcoming riverfront projects, RiverCity Company president Ken Hays said.
		He said the office will be giving up 11 of its parking spaces, and the land will be used as part of a planned pedestrian bridge going over to the Bluff View area and for an intersection connection onto Riverfront Parkway.
		He said that soil is to be moved to the Roper Corp. property across the river, where there is to be a 22-acre extension of the popular Coolidge Park.
	www.chattanoogan.com /articles/article_34103.asp (395 words)

	Chattanooga \| Visiting the City \| Children \| The Great Outdoors \| Walnut Street Bridge \| Gohop.ie Destination Guide
		Erected in 1890, the Walnut Street Bridge was the first to connect Chattanooga's downtown with the North Shore.
		Structural modifications have been made to turn the bridge into what is now a pedestrian walkway.
		The 1/2-mile span is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world and very popular among local residents.
	gohop.wcities.com /en/record/175,178346/433/index.html (109 words)

	ilovecoolidgepark.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Monies from the city, county, state, and federal governments were used to restore the Walnut Street Bridge and to develop Coolidge Park.
		The Chattanooga developer seeking to build a hotel near the Walnut Street Bridge finalized the purchase of the site even as a group tries to overturn a city panel’s approval of the project.
		In this case, however, far less than the allowable height of 50 feet should be allowed in order to preserve the view and the historic integrity of the Walnut Street Bridge on the North Shore.
	www.ilovecoolidgepark.com (1646 words)

	Chain of Rocks Bridge Bikeway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Trailnet, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of bike and nature trails, is working to preserve this St. Louis bridge.
		The Chain of Rocks bridge opened in 1929 and charged a 5 cent toll.
		It is especially significant because it was the Route 66 bridge over the Mississippi and for its unusual 22 degree bend at the midpoint of the span.
	www.cruisin66.com /stl/cor.html (429 words)

	Jan/Feb 2002 - Sierra Magazine - Sierra Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		While it may lack the glamour of light rail, a comprehensive modern bus system is eminently achievable, even for a city of modest means.
		Because buses use existing streets rather than expensive dedicated tracks, adding a new route is as simple as creating an unobtrusive stop, hiring a driver, and assigning a bus.
		Cyclists and pedestrians travel in over the Walnut Street Bridge, which once funneled cars into the city, but is now dedicated to nonmotorized use.
	www.sierraclub.org /sierra/200201/buses.asp (1934 words)

	STATEWIDE FLOODS IN PENNSYLVANIA, JANUARY 1996
		Sixty-nine bridges maintained by either the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or by municipalities were destroyed or closed until inspections could verify their safety.
		This rate of rise is the greatest recorded for the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg since record keeping began there in 1890.
		On January 20, concurrent with the second peak, two spans of the Walnut Street bridge, which dates to 1888, were lifted off their piers by ice and carried downstream into the Market Street bridge.
	water.usgs.gov /wid/FS_103-96/FS_103-96.html (1397 words)

	5/3/2004 - Negotiators Finally Get Man Down Off Walnut Street Bridge - Breaking News - Chattanoogan.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He was finally lowered to safety when he jumped on the ladder for a cigarette and the ladder was quickly lowered to a safe height.
		The walking bridge and much of Coolidge Park had to be closed Monday due to the situation with the man. It caused some businesses to close because customers could not reach them.
		Chattanooga Police officers responded to the scene on a call of a suspicious person at the bridge.
	www.chattanoogan.com /articles/article_50057.asp (351 words)

	Susquehanna River Trail
		Prior to their construction, a covered wooden bridge conveyed boats traveling the Pennsylvania Canal in the 19th Century (look for timber cribbing in the river).
		The Appalachian National Scenic Trail crosses the bridge near the midpoint of the trail's 2,155 mile route.
		Then stroll across the Walnut Street Bridge to downtown Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania.
	sites.state.pa.us /PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/watertrails/susqmid/trailguide.htm (2744 words)

	Wine Over Water Benefiting Cornerstones For Historic Preservation In Chattanooga
		Stroll the historic Walnut Street Bridge spanning the scenic Tennessee River – one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges – while sampling wines from over 100 world wineries.
		With your ticket, you'll receive our commemorative wine goblet, fresh baked breads from Niedlov's and Great Harvest's bakeries and a guide of all participating wineries and wines for use on festival day and for future reference.
		Enjoy live music and sample fare from area restaurants serving on the bridge.
	www.wineoverwater.org (208 words)

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