About the author  ⁄ Marian C. Barth, P.E.

Marian C. Barth, P.E., is a Project Manager/Senior Structural Engineer with STV Incorporated. She can be reached at Marian.Barth@stvinc.com.

A Multi-Use Path Curving to the Banks of the Charles River

The Frances “Fanny” Appleton Pedestrian Bridge is a 750-foot long, multi-use path located on the banks of the Charles River in Boston, MA. This contemporary, curving, “ribbon-like” structure will be a signature bridge for Boston thanks to its geometrically challenging form. It will comfortably carry pedestrian crowds to and from the famous Boston Pops 4th of July fireworks concert. The pedestrian bridge is comprised of 550 continuous feet of elevated steel superstructure, including the 222-foot main span Vierendeel truss arch.

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