Moody Pedestrian Bridge, Pedestrian footbridge at University of Texas, Austin, United States
The Moody Pedestrian Bridge spans across West Dean Keeton Street and connects buildings of the Moody College of Communication using steel towers and tension cables. The structure stretches over 300 feet and employs an inverted Fink truss design.
The bridge was built following a major donation that led to renaming the College of Communication in 2015. This project marked a turning point for the university's expansion and modernization efforts.
The bridge serves as a recognizable landmark on the University of Texas campus, featuring modern architecture with integrated lighting in its stainless steel railings that illuminates the night. It connects two key buildings and shapes the daily movement of students across campus.
Access is open to students, faculty, and visitors who need to cross safely between campus buildings. The integrated lighting system makes the bridge navigable and comfortable even after dark.
The structure represents the first of its inverted Fink truss design in the United States, with a single support tower serving as the main loading element. Few visitors realize they are crossing an engineering innovation rarely seen elsewhere.
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