Located on the opposite side of the Wissahickon Creek and the historic Valley Green Inn, a new pedestrian bridge took shape. Connecting the historic stone bridge and path to the parking area is a new contemporary steel and wood structure that weaves its way along the bank and across Valley Green Run, a small tributary of the Wissahickon. Descending from the parking area to the trail, the new pedestrian bridge announces one’s arrival at the main artery of the park.
A partnership between city agencies and a non-profit organization, the project addresses two major goals. First, the need for a pedestrian bridge to replace the original one lost to erosion and second, the stabilization of Valley Green Run with erosion control measures.
CVM’s structural engineers and CVMNEXT Construction collaborated on a design-build solution for the bridge. It is evident that the position, form, and materiality of the new structure presents an intriguing dialogue between landscape, historic structures, and the contemporary intervention.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Prime Consultant: Metcalfe Architecture and Design
Photographer: Greg Benson Photography
