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BRIDGE / CABLE INFO
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THE DECK PASSES THROUGH THE "KEYHOLE" WHICH IS 169 FEET TALL.


There are 43 total cables including one tie-down cable, two main suspension cables, two restrainer cables and 38 hanger cables.


The cables were fabricated in Italy by one of only three companies in the world that produces the type of suspension cables needed for this unique “S” curve bridge design. The cables were extensively tested in Germany, before being shipped to the United States.



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MAP (CLICK A WAYPOINT TO NAVIGATE)
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PANORAMA LIST/
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MAIN LIBRARY
Historic Dublin
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BRIDGE PARK
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WEST PLAZA
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EAST PLAZA
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BRIDGE INFO
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LOCATED IN HISTORIC DUBLIN
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DUBLIN
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THE DUBLIN LINK IS THE LONGEST SINGLE TOWER "S" SHAPED BRIDGE IN THE WORLD.


The Dublin Link officially opened on March 17, 2020. It is the longest single tower, S-shaped, suspension bridge in the world. This pedestrian and bicycle bridge spans the Scioto River in the heart of Downtown Dublin connecting the historic, west side of the river to the future Riverside Crossing Park and the commercial, residential and retail destinations on the east side. Enjoy this virtual tour of the City of Dublin's iconic landmark which represents connectivity and will celebrate the beauty of one of Dublin’s most treasured natural assets for generations to come.


Developer: City of Dublin


Project Team:


Architect: endrestudio
Engineer of Record: T.Y.Lin International
Contractor: Kokosing Construction Company



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FUN FACTS
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THE DUBLIN LINK IS THE LONGEST SINGLE TOWER "S" SHAPED SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN THE WORLD.


• Main tower height of 169 feet – OSU Stadium press box (183 feet tall)
• Suspension span of 500 feet long – nearly 2 football fields
• Total deck length – 760 feet long
• 860,000 pounds (430 tons) of structural steel – weight of a loaded 747 airplane or 355 OSU victory bells
• 350,000 pounds (175 tons) of reinforcing steel – weight of 100 mid-size cars or 145 OSU victory bells (2,420 pounds)
• 1,600 cy of concrete – amount of concrete to build 32 new single family houses (foundations and driveway – 50 cy per house)
• Two suspension cables (120mm diameter) – tensile force in cable of 3,250,000 lbs. each – this force is the weight of 500 adult African Bush Elephants (6.5 tons each)(since zoo is nearby)
• Structural Steel was fabricated in Tampa, Florida
• Main and Hanger suspension cables were fabricated in Milano, Italy
• Cables were tested in Braunschweig and Bochum Germany
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1986 - City Council endorses plan to develop a scenic riverfront park, including a suspension bridge over the Scioto Rive


2007 - Council adopts Community Plan, depicting for the first time a pedestrian bridge linking the east and west sides of the Scioto River


2008 - Council, commission members and staff visit Greenville, SC to learn more about its redevelopment efforts, including the Liberty Bridge, a 345 feet pedestrian bridge spanning the Reedy River


2009-2010 - Council approves Bridge Street District Vision Plan, reaffirming recommendation for pedestrian bridge and more dense walkable private development on both sides of the Scioto River


2011-2012 - Detailed planning and feasibility studies related to Bridge Street District Vision Plan


October 29, 2012 Council and Planning & Zoning Commission hold Bridge Street District (BSD) work session, determine initial focus should be on Scioto River Corridor; consulting team assembled to advance Scioto River Corridor Framework Plan


December 2012 - City acquires land on east side of Scioto River, first major step to realign Riverside Drive and create parkland along river



2013 - Council and P&ZC hold 2 BSD work sessions, provide feedback on character of private development and the emerging framework plan, including pedestrian bridge concepts and riverfront park possibilities



March 14, 2013 - Preliminary key recommendations emerging from river corridor planning efforts shared with the public at State of the City address, video depicts pedestrian bridge concept



July 1, 2013 - Updated Dublin Community Plan approved - incorporates key transportation and land use elements, affirms proposed pedestrian bridge



September 9, 2013 - City Council approves



2014-2018 - Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which for the first time reserves funding for proposed pedestrian bridge and riverfront parks



September 16, 2013 - Council Work Session on Scioto? River Corridor Framework Plan - consensus to continue securing additional public input



October 2013 - Community presentation and public discussion forum (250+ in attendance)



February 28, 2014 - Council goal-setting session - Council reviews status of major BSD public infrastructure projects, including pedestrian bridge



September 2014 - Council approves



2015-2019 - Five-Year CIP with a total pedestrian bridge budget of $18.225 million, many unknowns at the time related to uniqueness and complexity of bridge concept and still undetermined landing locations



May 11, 2015 - Council Work Session - Staff presents latest plans for west side of Scioto River corridor, recommends the intersection of proposed Rock Cress Boulevard and High Street for west side landing August 20, 2015 Council approves



2016-2020 - Five-Year CIP with total pedestrian bridge budget of $22.438 million, estimates reflective of early value engineering December 2015 Final design team selected, detailed design and environmental permitting begins



May 23, 2016 - Council formally approves Scioto River Park Master Plan, which affirms pedestrian bridge alignment, landing locations and defines the planned river park improvements



June 20, 2016 - Council work session - update on early stage design and cost estimates, including some value engineering options such as lowering the main tower height. Council requests additional information on cost and time implications of restoring tower height closer to original bridge concept



July 5, 2016 - Council Work Session - Staff provides additional information, cost, and schedule updates. Council unanimously approves motion affirming pedestrian bridge landing locations, lighting package, tower height of 110 feet (from bridge deck to top of tower) and roadway locations. Adjusted construction budget of $22.75 million.



September 12, 2016 Council approves 2017-2021 Five-Year CIP, including a construction budget of $22.75 million for pedestrian bridge



January 23, 2017 - Council authorizes $692,468.40 contract with Kokosing Construction Company for the construction of the first phase of the pedestrian bridge west abutment ($152,343.05) and the Riverside Park west plaza retaining wall ($540,125.35) April 10, 2017 Council authorizes $22,126,570 contract with Kokosing Construction Company for construction of the second and final phase of the pedestrian bridge



2019 - Projected opening of Dublin’s iconic pedestrian and bicycle bridge



March 17, 2020 - The Dublin Link officially opens to the public
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