Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge, Pedestrian bridge in Fort Worth, United States.
The Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge is a pedestrian footbridge made of steel that arches across the Trinity River in Fort Worth. It connects Trinity Park with the downtown area through an integrated trail system, providing a direct walking route between these two sections of the city.
The bridge opened in 2012 and was named to honor someone who led efforts to protect the Trinity River. This structure marked an important moment in Fort Worth's riverfront development.
The bridge is named for Phyllis Tilley, who founded the Streams & Valleys non-profit to protect the Trinity River; the same organization helped fund construction. Its white and blue LED lighting, designed by bridge architect Miguel Rosales, makes the crossing a landmark on evening walks between Trinity Park and the downtown trail.
The bridge is lit at night with LED lights, making it safe for pedestrians to walk across. These lights help visitors easily find and follow the route between the two riverbanks.
The bridge's stressed-ribbon and arch design was the first of its kind in North America. Precast concrete planks were anchored directly to the steel ribbons, so no temporary scaffolding was needed in the river or on its banks. The absence of vertical struts also reduces loads from periodic flooding.
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