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Dublin Link
The Dublin Link is a pedestrian bridge, pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Scioto River in Dublin, Ohio. The bridge is the only single-tower S bridge, S-shaped suspension bridge in the world. The bridge connects Dublin's historic district and downtown on the west bank with the Bridge Street District partially complete, on the east bank. The bridge was originally proposed in 1986, and re-proposed in 2007. After planning, studies, and design efforts, construction began in 2017. The bridge was completed and opened on 17 March 2020, after a planned ceremony on March 13 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attributes The bridge's tower is tall, with 43 cables (one tie-down cable, two main suspension cables, two restrainer cables, and 38 hanger cables). The two main cables each have a diameter and a tensile force of . The suspension span is , while the total deck length is ; the width is . The bridge uses of structural steel and of reinforcing steel, along with of con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scioto River
The Scioto River ( ) is a river in central and southern Ohio more than in length. It rises in Hardin County, Ohio, Hardin County just north of Roundhead, Ohio, flows through Columbus, Ohio, where it collects its largest tributary, the Olentangy River, flows south into Appalachian Ohio, and meets the Ohio River at Portsmouth, Ohio, Portsmouth. Early settlers and Native Americans used the river for shipping, but it is too small for modern commercial craft. The primary economic importance for the river now is for recreation and drinking water. It is the longest river that is entirely within Ohio. The Scioto River is represented on the Seal of Ohio, Ohio state seal and coat of arms. Geography and geology The lower Scioto River valley is large compared to the width of the river and is extensively farmed. Meltwaters from retreating glaciers carved the valley exceptionally wide. Valley bottoms are smooth, and flood deposits created during and since the most recent Glacial period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
