Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Donald MacDonald Architects provided consultation to HDR engineers on aesthetic design of this unique tied-arch bridge. The DMD/HDR team collaborated with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, along with Winston- Salem’s Creative Corridors Coalition, incorporating extensive community input. The Bridge is part of the Creative Corridors Coalition vision for a connective and inclusive network, a nonprofit focused on revitalizing and reconnecting underserved communities impacted by the interstate.
Client – City of Winston-Salem
Timeline – 2018-2020
Bridge Engineer – HDR
Overall Length – 142′
Type – Unbraced Tied Multi-Arch
Deck Width – 17′
Cost – $2.9M
Located in the downtown area of Winston- Salem, the project connects the West Salem (southside) neighborhood with Truist Stadium and other north- side destinations. Serving as gateway into downtown, two pairs of unbraced arches are drawn from the form of oak trees common in the local landscape. Since its completion, it has become a heavily used link in the pedestrian and bicycle network.
2022 National Award, Special Purpose: American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
2022 Prize Bridge Award Special Purpose Category: American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
2022 National Recognition Award Engineering Excellence Awards: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
2022 Grand Award Engineering Excellence Awards: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of North Carolina
2021 No. 2 National Bridge, Top 10 Bridges: Roads & Bridges Magazine