Appleton Bridge

Appleton Bridge

Boston, MA

Appleton Bridge | Rosales + Partners
Services:
Architectural visualizations
Conceptual and preliminary design
Construction services
Cost:
$12.5 million
Client:
MassDOT, MA

The Frances Appleton Pedestrian Bridge was part of the master plan to restore the iconic 1908 Longfellow Bridge across the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. An obsolete pedestrian bridge next to the historic bridge was replaced with an ADA-compliant bridge that better complements the arches of the historic structure. This new deck arch has a contemporary look and is transparent to avoid obstructing views of the historic Longfellow Bridge, the river, and parkland. The slender main steel arch is one of the largest spans over Storrow Drive connecting to the Esplanade. The approach ramps follow a similar architectural language and appear to float over the landscape before landing next to the river. The crossing has become an iconic link from downtown Boston to the Esplanade and Charles River.

$12.5 million

The Frances Appleton Pedestrian Bridge was part of the master plan to restore the iconic 1908 Longfellow Bridge across the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. An obsolete pedestrian bridge next to the historic bridge was replaced with an ADA-compliant bridge that better complements the arches of the historic structure. This new deck arch has a contemporary look and is transparent to avoid obstructing views of the historic Longfellow Bridge, the river, and parkland. The slender main steel arch is one of the largest spans over Storrow Drive connecting to the Esplanade. The approach ramps follow a similar architectural language and appear to float over the landscape before landing next to the river. The crossing has become an iconic link from downtown Boston to the Esplanade and Charles River.

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Awards

2019
International Bridge Conference - Arthur G. Hayden Medal
2019
The Chicago Athenaeum - American Architecture Award - Bridges and Infrastructure
2020
American Institute of Steel Construction - National Steel Bridge Alliance National Award - Special Purpose
2020
Rethinking the Future Awards - First Award - Transportation (Built)
2020
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) - Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) National Recognition Award for Exemplary Engineering Achievement
2021
Boston Preservation Alliance - Preservation Achievement Award
2021
Grands Prix du Design Platinum Award in Architecture/Infrastructure

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