Title: Pensacola Bay Bridge crown jewel
of northwest Florida
Date Published: November - December 2018
Volume: 63
Issue: 6
Page Numbers: 45 - 54
Authors: Christopher M. Vanek, Charles Rudie, and Victor Ryzhikov
https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij63.6-01
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Abstract
A structurally deficient bridge on a hurricane evacuation
route needed complete replacement. The new Pensacola
Bay Bridge provides increased traffic capacity,
including lanes for recreational pedestrian and bicycle
transportation. The Florida Department of Transportation
selected a design-build procurement and emphasized
the overall structure type and aesthetics in the
corridor by seeking a signature bridge and additional
pedestrian features that enhance the user’s experience.
A primary project goal was the removal of the existing
bridge in service due to deterioration and the constant
need for repairs. This is the largest single transportation
project in northwest Florida.
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