MICROSOFT PED BRIDGE
Structural engineering and design of the West Landing, which is a concrete approach structure that connects the new Pedestrian Bridge over highway 520 to the Microsoft West Campus Commons. The grand stair and part of the bike path ramp sit atop the existing 4-level underground parking garage, which requires strengthening of the garage deck to […]
CHIHULY BRIDGE OF GLASS MUESEUM
ABKJ provided design services for the 475′ pedestrian bridge that links the glass museum’s rooftop plaza with the Washington State History Museum. The bridge takes pedestrians through a corridor of brilliant light and color created by world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. This bridge links downtown Tacoma to the Thea Foss Waterway and provides an artistic […]
SR 509 CABLE STAYED BRIDGE
This bridge crosses the Foss Waterway and has spans of 375 feet and 307 feet. ABKJ provided technical consultation to WSDOT throughout design and construction, including conceptual and final design guidance, checking plans and calculations, erection concept design and analysis, construction services, and preparing an operation and maintenance manual.
WEST SEATTLE SWING BRIDGE
This bridge was Phase I of the West Seattle Bridge Project. ABKJ led a design team to replace a damaged bascule bridge. The project included a 590′ concrete box girder structure with spans of 375′, 590′, and 375′, and continuous prestressed girder spans up to 185′ long. The High Level Bridge provides 5,600′ of elevated […]