Hartford Riverfront Pedestrian Bridge and Access Ramp
Project Highlights
Location: Hartford, CT
Year Completed: 2003
Cost: $3.3 M
REFERENCE: Joseph Marfuggi — Riverfront Recapture
One Hartford Square West Suite 104, Hartford, CT 06106 860/293-0131
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE: James Brockman, P.E.
CHIEF STRUCTUAL ENGINEER: Michael Plickys, P.E.
PROJECT ENGINEER: Douglas Camp, P.E.
PROJECT DURATION: March 1997-June 2003
DESCRIPTION: Macchi Engineers performed the structural design of a new pedestrian bridge connecting the Phoenix Plaza to the riverfront and the design of an access ramp to Constitution Plaza. The pedestrian bridge spans 40 meters long and is constructed of 130 ft. steel plate girders with steel column piers and concrete slab. Work also included underpinning of the existing Phoenix building and the design of unique cantilevered steel towers with cables as an architectural treatment. Project included coordination with City of Hartford, State of Connecticut and Riverfront Recapture personnel. Macchi Engineers also performed the full-time, on-site construction inspection and administration services for the entire project.
