7th Street Bridge Closure?
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Posted 30 July 2009 - 07:33 AM
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Posted 30 July 2009 - 03:33 PM
#4
Posted 04 August 2009 - 12:12 PM
#5
Posted 04 August 2009 - 12:55 PM
Something tells me I saw an article somewhere that said the current bridge consisted of two parts, one built in the 1910's ands the other in the 1930's, and that the plan on the table involved replacing the older part and rebuilding/reinforcing the newer part. Does that sound familiar to anyone?
#6
Posted 04 August 2009 - 12:57 PM
I don't think the same artist is doing the bridge, rather he was on the judging panel for selecting the artist & design for the new bridge.
I have heard some things about the new bridge, but they aren't ready to be made public yet. Hopefully soon there'll be some announcement.
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Kara B.
#7
Posted 05 August 2009 - 11:34 AM
You're such a tease.
#8
Posted 05 August 2009 - 12:04 PM
I really don't mean to be - just trying to keep the discussion going in some way. My friend requested I not share the details just yet.
For the record, I have not *seen* the new bridge design, but I have had it described to me in decent depth. It sounds very interesting, both from a design and mobility standpoint. I would also describe it as a "contextual" design.
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Kara B.
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Posted 05 August 2009 - 12:29 PM
#10
Posted 05 August 2009 - 03:09 PM
Well, the biggest difference is that there isn't much of the 7th Street bridge left that could really be called "historic" at this point. The original arched design was almost totally removed when the bridge was last renovated. There's only one or two arches from the original bridge, on the Downtown side. The rest of it is newer and much more utilitarian. It's not really something most preservations are going to fight for, because it's already lost most of its historic fabric.
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Kara B.
#11
Posted 05 August 2009 - 09:00 PM
If one took this approach that a remodeling or an addition destroyed the historic character of a structure, then only buildings in original condition would be allowed to be listed on the National Register, as a Registered Texas Historical Landmark, or desginated as a City of Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmark. In my opinion, the two portions of the bridge are both historic; however, it is probably not worth a fight.
#12
Posted 27 August 2009 - 08:41 AM
Lancaster is now closed for two months. Is this in preparation for the increased load it will have once 7th shuts down? Surely both bridges won't be down at the same time...
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Posted 27 August 2009 - 01:37 PM
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Kara B.
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Posted 28 August 2009 - 01:15 AM
#15
Posted 28 August 2009 - 06:29 AM
That is the Lancaster bridge. It needs some smaller-scale repairs but is not getting replaced. It was renovated in 1999, and now it's time for some more maintenance.
The 7th Street bridge has no longhorn heads. It is the one that is in much worse shape and will be coming down, to be replaced by a brand-new bridge.
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Kara B.
#16
Posted 30 September 2009 - 06:04 AM
http://www.star-tele...ry/1645435.html
Fort Worth's plans to replace West Seventh Street bridge would require four- to five-month closing
By MIKE LEE
mikelee@star-telegram.com
FORT WORTH — The West Seventh Street bridge across the Trinity River is approaching the century mark.
Concrete is eroding off the supports and the bottom of the deck. Its safety rating is actually lower than the bridge that collapsed into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis in 2007, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Replacing it won’t be easy because it’s one of the main connections between downtown Fort Worth and the Cultural District and West Seventh Street developments. Business owners are worried about losing sales and leasing opportunities if the bridge is closed, and they’re also concerned about the Transportation Department’s history of delays on road projects.
City and department officials said Tuesday, though, that they have a plan to replace the bridge that will require only a four- or five-month closure. It will take careful timing, and the department is considering a couple of unusual steps to make sure construction stays on schedule, including paying a bonus if the contractor finishes on time and allowing work to continue 24 hours a day during some phases, officials told the City Council during a briefing Tuesday.
"We truly believe that with an incentive and with penalties, we can meet this schedule," department District Engineer Maribel Chavez said.
If all goes according to plan, the bridge will close during summer 2012 and reopen to traffic before the holiday shopping season that year.
Read the rest of the story at the Star-Telegram.com
Edited by AndyN, 30 September 2009 - 09:37 PM.
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Posted 26 November 2009 - 02:16 AM
#18
Posted 22 July 2010 - 10:05 AM
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in conjunction with the City of Fort Worth, will conduct a public hearing to present the planned improvements to the West Seventh Street Bridge.
The hearing is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 5 in City Hall's Pre-Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton St.
Maps and other drawings depicting the proposed improvements will be displayed beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to the public hearing. In addition, the plan layout, the environmental document and other pertinent information about the proposed project are on file and available for inspection at these locations:
* TxDOT Fort Worth District Office, 2501 S.W. Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133; 817-370-6549
* TxDOT Fort Worth District, North Tarrant County Area Office, 2501 W, Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76039; 817-399-4300
* City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department, 1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, TX 76102; 817-392-7914
Residents interested in attending the hearing who have special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact George Behmanesh at the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department, 817-392-7914. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the public hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate those needs.
Written comments about the planned improvements may be submitted either in person or by mail to:
TxDOT District Office
2501 S.W. Loop 820
P.O. Box 6868
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Comments must be received on or before Aug. 16 to become part of the official hearing record.
#19
Posted 02 October 2010 - 03:13 PM
City of Ft Worth show this project after FWSSR in 2012, the precast concrete will be made 2011 and shipped in. The website shows a quick rendering but not much, anyone know where more of them are?
http://www.fortworth...ridge/?id=76922
#20
Posted 02 October 2010 - 10:37 PM
Cannot figure out what this is under the bridge. made with mini railroad ties. Like a small railroad track.
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Posted 03 October 2010 - 07:34 AM
#22
Posted 03 October 2010 - 07:47 AM
That's not a great photo, so I am not sure, but it looks like a cable tray hung under the bridge. It may at one time carried telephone or cable TV cables across the bridge.
That's what it looks like to me.
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#23
Posted 19 April 2011 - 06:33 PM
http://blogs.star-te...ge-project.html
Looks like the contractor wasn't up to the task.
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Posted 19 April 2011 - 10:24 PM
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