Ave Maria University Pedestrian Bridge – Ave Maria, FL

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Ave Maria University Pedestrian Bridge - Ave Maria, FL | York Bridge Concepts - Timber Bridge Builders

Ave Maria University Project Overview

York Bridge Concepts™ has unveiled its recent Decero™ Designed York Timber Pedestrian Bridge for Ave Maria University, located 17 miles east of Naples, Florida. A stunning architectural landmark, the University’s unique 182’ long pile-supported York Timber Bridge has an 85 PSF loading capacity with elegant 42” timber pedestrian splinter-free hand rails. The staff at Ave Maria have introduced this friendly, accessible structure to their students — a combination of warm, earthy tones which includes the unique metal pickets that complement the surrounding campus and environment.

Client Testimonial

"From planning, design, and construction of the Guadalupe Bridge, the professionalism of York Bridge Concepts was evident. The project was completed on time, and on budget, and a big thank you from Ave Maria University."
– Michael Mastandrea, Construction Manager, Ave Maria University

Planning Resources

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Loading Diagram
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Building Material

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Decking Material Options
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*Resources above may not be exact to the specifications for this bridge, but reflect our current updated standards.

Specifications


  • Width:
  • 8’ (7’7” Clear)
  • Length:
  • 182’
  • Height:
  • 11' above grade
  • Capacity:
  • 85 PSF
  • Construction:
  • Deck Level
  • Span Type:
  • Repetitive Span
  • Span Lengths:
  • 10'
  • Material:
  • CCA/CA-C Treated Southern Yellow Pine
  • Foundation:
  • Timber Piles & Abutments (Acrylic/Polymer Coated where exposed)
  • Stringers:
  • SYP S4S Timber (Acrylic/Polymer Coated where exposed)
  • Deck System:
  • 1-½” Timber Deck
  • Handrail:
  • Decero™ Architectural Picket Design Series
  • Crossing:
  • Lake
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