Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy |
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The Liberty Bridge
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| Coordinates | 34°50′40.3″N 82°24′4.7″W / 34.844528°N 82.401306°W |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Reedy River |
| Locale | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Single suspension with 2 inclined towers |
| Total length | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Width | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Longest span | 200 ft (61 m) |
| History | |
| Construction begin | 2003 |
| Construction end | 2004 |
| Opened | 2004 |
The Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy is a special bridge just for people walking. It's located in Greenville, a city in South Carolina. This unique bridge is a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
About the Liberty Bridge
Downtown Greenville has a beautiful park with trees and the amazing waterfalls of the Reedy River. The Liberty Bridge is built right near these waterfalls. It replaced an old, big highway bridge. That old bridge was taken down to make the waterfalls and park easier to see and reach.
What Makes It Special?
The Liberty Bridge has a cool, curved shape that goes over the river. It curves away from the waterfalls, giving people a perfect, open view of the water. It's like having your own special viewing platform in the air!
The bridge gently slopes down into the valley. It's held up by two leaning towers and one main suspension cable. Thin cables hang down from one side of the main cable. This design keeps the view of the falls completely clear. The bridge is about 345 ft (105 m) long, with a main section that spans 200 ft (61 m) over the river. It looks like it's floating above the park. You can see the two towers and the main cable from many places in the city. They help guide people to the park, the falls, and the river.
How It Was Built
The Liberty Bridge was finished in 2004. A team led by Miguel Rosales, an architect from Boston, created the ideas and designs for the bridge. They also helped during the building process. Rosales + Partners worked with engineers from Schlaich Bergermann & Partner and Arbor Engineering to make sure the bridge was strong and safe.
- Liberty Bridge in the Structurae database
