Margaret McDermott Bridge
Appearance
Margaret McDermott Bridge | |
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![]() North arch, July 2016, with a view of Downtown Dallas | |
Coordinates | 32°46′N 96°49′W / 32.77°N 96.82°W |
Carries | ![]() |
Crosses | Trinity River (Texas) |
Locale | Dallas, Texas |
Owner | TxDOT |
Characteristics | |
Design | suspended arch bridge |
Material | Steel |
Height | 340.0 feet (103.6 m)[1] |
Longest span | 1,125.0 feet (342.9 m)[1] |
History | |
Designer | Santiago Calatrava, in part |
Constructed by | American Bridge Co. |
Fabrication by | Tampa Steel Erecting Company[2] |
Construction end | expected mid 2017 |
Location | |
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The Margaret McDermott Bridge is a steel suspended arch bridge under construction over the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas. It is intended to replace the existing late-1950s/early-1960s bridge, which has reached its end of life. It will carry Interstate 30 (I-30).[1] It was partially designed by Santiago Calatrava, and is part of the Trinity River Project.[1] It was named for Margaret McDermott, an area philanthropist.[2]
History
Features
- 10 main lanes with one reversible HOV lane[1]
- Four frontage road lanes[1]
- Bicycle and pedestrian facilities[1]
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