To aid the Greater Worcester Land Trust (GWLT) in the development of an infrastructure solution to cross Tatnuck Brook at Ada Street in Worcester, MA, we completed a structural design of a pedestrian bridge to meet accessibility and durability requirements. We collected data on site conditions, expected use cases, and other project constraints to develop multiple design options. We consulted with stakeholders including members of the local neighborhood, faculty at nearby Worcester State University, GWLT, and the Worcester Conservation Commission (WCC) to narrow and refine these options. Structural designs for the bridge, an approach ramp, and a lookout deck were completed and complied with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, provided ADA-compliant access to the bridge, and kept the bridge superstructure above 100-year flood levels. A cost estimate and set of drawings were presented to GWLT along with recommendations regarding the construction process.

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Creator

• Valentine, Elizabeth
• Nieman, Patrick

Subject

• Community
• Infrastructure
• Sustainability
• Project-Based Learning
• Well-Being
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 91896
• E-project-030823-222931

Keyword

• Extreme weather
• Footbridge
• Trail crossing
• Steel
• Volunteer labor
• Timber

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2023

Sponsor

• Greater Worcester Land Trust

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2023-03-08

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Source

• E-project-030823-222931

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-04-19