Suspension Bridge Rehabilitation Project
In the years leading up to 1870, the Brazos River proved to be both a blessing and a curse to the city of Waco. During that time, no bridges spanned the eight hundred miles of river flowing through Central Texas, forcing cattle drivers moving up the Chisholm Trail to find shallow fording areas. Waco's shallow banks provided one of these opportune locations, and the Chisholm Trail brought a great deal of trade to the small city. Yet the river also posed a serious transportation issue for merchants and travelers. Although Waco pioneer Shapely Prince Ross ran a ferry for those wishing to cross, the river became impassable for days or even weeks during flood season.
Each generation of Wacoans have done their part to reinvest in and preserve this iconic structure. Most notably, in 1914 the bridge was rebuilt for improved structural capacity and to take on its signature art deco stylings. The cabling and anchors dating to that era have reached the point where replacement is needed, setting the stage for a $12.4 million dollar rehabilitation effort to include the foundations, towers, decking and railings.
Our general contractor, Gibson & Associates, put together an exceptional team of professionals to methodically complete this work over the next 18-24 months. While it is a sacrifice to go without the public enjoyment of this space for the time being, we are honored to be the stewards of a renovation that will secure its place in this community for the next hundred years.
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30 сен 2024
