Liberty Bridge
Greenville, SC
- Bridge use: Pedestrian
- Bridge type: Suspension
- Bridge completion date: 1997 - 2005
- Bridge location: Southeast
- Bridge use: Pedestrian
- Bridge type: Suspension
- Bridge completion date: 1997 - 2005
- Bridge location: Southeast
Conceptual, preliminary, and final design
Construction services
Downtown Greenville is split by a wooded valley park that encompasses the Reedy River Falls. The award-winning Liberty Bridge, which replaced a six-lane highway bridge that was demolished, is located just downstream from this group of waterfalls. The new bridge has a curved clear span over the river that arcs away from the falls providing visitors with an aerial platform from which to view the cascading water. The bridge gently slopes into the ravine and is supported by twin inclined towers and a single suspension cable, allowing for unobstructed views. With a clear span over the river, the bridge appears to float over the landscape. The twin towers and suspension cable are visible from vantage points throughout the city, drawing visitors to the public park, falls, and Reedy River.
- Client: City of Greenville, SC
- Services: Community participation, Conceptual, preliminary, and final design, Construction services
Downtown Greenville is split by a wooded valley park that encompasses the Reedy River Falls. The award-winning Liberty Bridge, which replaced a six-lane highway bridge that was demolished, is located just downstream from this group of waterfalls. The new bridge has a curved clear span over the river that arcs away from the falls providing visitors with an aerial platform from which to view the cascading water. The bridge gently slopes into the ravine and is supported by twin inclined towers and a single suspension cable, allowing for unobstructed views. With a clear span over the river, the bridge appears to float over the landscape. The twin towers and suspension cable are visible from vantage points throughout the city, drawing visitors to the public park, falls, and Reedy River.
