About the author  ⁄ William Goulet, S.E.

William Goulet, S.E., is a Project Engineer at STV Incorporated. He can be reached at William.Goulet@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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