O’Bannon Creek Bridge

Loveland, OH

Expanding an urban, downtown trail network with a maintenance free bridge.

The City of Loveland, Ohio was expanding its network of walking trails near the downtown area and needed a pedestrian bridge across O’Bannon Creek. This urban trail expansion project had some unique requirements:

  • Maintenance Free. Due to budget restraints, the City wanted to avoid long-term maintenance costs and labor.
  • Aesthetics. A steel truss bridge style did not fit with the City’s desired aesthetic for the project.
  • Cost-effectiveness. The City had a limited budget for the project.

Axcess designed a bridge without trusses that combined a fiberglass deck with co-fabricated weathering steel beams and an aluminum railing. This design expanded the bridge to 50 feet in length, which is longer than typical bridge spans for a non-truss structure. This maintenance-free solution also ensures the City will have minimal upkeep and maintenance requirements for the life of the bridge.

Loveland Feature

Bridge Features

Dimensions

BRIDGE SPAN: 50 feet

BRIDGE WIDTH: 7.7 feet

BRIDGE WEIGHT: 22,000 lb

A maintenance-free, no truss, minimal cost trail bridge to fit within a city budget and ensure longevity.

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