Throop Street Bridge
Chicago, IL
The new Throop Street Bridge will cross the Chicago River as part of the proposed Lincoln Yards plan to revitalize an old industrial district in the city of Chicago. The six-billion-dollar development plan will create twenty-one acres of open, publicly accessible space. The signature truss bridge will have a clear span over the navigable river. It also includes a separated cycle track that will improve bicycle connectivity in the area with a direct link to the 606 multiuse recreational trail. The height and prominence of the truss arch will become a signature component of the development and mark the crossing from a distance. The bridge type recalls other historic truss bridges over the Chicago River but with new state-of-the-art detailing and architectural enhancements. At night, the illuminated bridge will be a beacon for the community.
- Client: Sterling Bay, City of Chicago, IL
- Services: Conceptual, preliminary, and final design
The new Throop Street Bridge will cross the Chicago River as part of the proposed Lincoln Yards plan to revitalize an old industrial district in the city of Chicago. The six-billion-dollar development plan will create twenty-one acres of open, publicly accessible space. The signature truss bridge will have a clear span over the navigable river. It also includes a separated cycle track that will improve bicycle connectivity in the area with a direct link to the 606 multiuse recreational trail. The height and prominence of the truss arch will become a signature component of the development and mark the crossing from a distance. The bridge type recalls other historic truss bridges over the Chicago River but with new state-of-the-art detailing and architectural enhancements. At night, the illuminated bridge will be a beacon for the community.
