John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge |
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John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, seen from Riverfront Park
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| Carries | pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | Cumberland River |
| Locale | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Maintained by | Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | multi-span truss bridge |
| Total length | 3,150 feet (960 m) |
| Width | 36.4 feet (11.1 m) |
| Longest span | 317.8 feet (96.9 m) |
| Clearance above | 16 feet (4.9 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | July 5, 1909 |
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (previously called the Shelby Street Bridge or Shelby Avenue Bridge) is a truss bridge that spans the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It was originally opened on July 5, 1909, and was reopened as a pedestrian bridge on August 3, 2003. The bridge spans 960 m (3,150 ft) and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.
It was originally named the Shelby Street Bridge, but was renamed in April 2014 in honor of John Seigenthaler.
Images for kids
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John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in the 1920s
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John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in 1998
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As part of the bridge's renovation for pedestrian use, an extensive new lighting system was installed.
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View from the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in 2021, overlooking Cumberland River.
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View into downtown from the bridge.
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View of the riverfront and downtown from the bridge.
