Fellows Lake Bridge
Springfield, MO
- Bridge use: Pedestrian
- Bridge type: Beam
- Bridge location: Southeast
- Bridge use: Pedestrian
- Bridge type: Beam
- Bridge location: Southeast
Conceptual design
The new Fellows Lake Bridge in Springfield, Missouri, is set to transform the lakefront, serving as an iconic landmark that enhances trail connectivity and fosters community pride. This critical crossing—a multi-span, 770-foot long steel structure supported by Y-shaped piers—offers an understated yet elegant design.
Fully ADA accessible, the bridge ensures seamless passage for pedestrians and cyclists near several existing trails, while providing ample vertical clearance for small recreational watercraft. By balancing cost-effectiveness with a visually outstanding profile, the project complements the natural landscape and elevates the surrounding context.
- Client: City Utilities of Springfield
- Services: Architectural visualizations, Conceptual design
The new Fellows Lake Bridge in Springfield, Missouri, is set to transform the lakefront, serving as an iconic landmark that enhances trail connectivity and fosters community pride. This critical crossing—a multi-span, 770-foot long steel structure supported by Y-shaped piers—offers an understated yet elegant design.
Fully ADA accessible, the bridge ensures seamless passage for pedestrians and cyclists near several existing trails, while providing ample vertical clearance for small recreational watercraft. By balancing cost-effectiveness with a visually outstanding profile, the project complements the natural landscape and elevates the surrounding context.
