​​​​​​​​Paradise Lane Pedestrian Bridge​​


ARTIST:   Linnea Glatt
ENGINEER: HDR
DATE:   1998
LOCATION:  SR51 and Paradise Lane
TYPE:   Bridge
MATERIALS:   Steel
BUDGET:   $182,392
DISTRICT:   2
ZIP CODE:   ​85032​​


The Paradise Lane Pedestrian Bridge links residential areas east and west of the freeway. The woven metal safety cage creates a beautiful play of light and inside the bridge. The galvanized metal strips are perforated at the bottom for transparency and visibility. They are solid overhead to cast more shade.  The unique switchback path of the access ramps was designed to limit the bridge's physical impact on the neighborhood. The bridge's triangular concrete walls serve multiple functions. They act as sound walls for the neighborhood, serve as retaining walls, and support the bridge and ramps.​