RIDGE ROAD

2021-2024, Arlington, VA

Vicki Scuri SiteWorks with Alexandr Polzin
Engineers: Volkert
Sponsored by Arlington County 

Seen as a sister to the similar West Glebe Bridge, a mile upstream, Ridge Road Bridge takes its inspiration from its site, the Four Mile Run river corridor. The river supports a variety of wildlife species, including the Red-Tailed Hawk. The intricate patterns and elegant shapes of the Red-Tailed Hawk’s wings inspired our patterning for concrete bridge parapet barriers and the steel grills resting on them. Abstracting and refining these pattern forms allowed us to reference local wildlife and create a design that relates to its context. The handrails include lighting to enhance the pedestrian experience of crossing the bridge at night. Including these aesthetic amenities into the rehabilitation of this aging bridge gives it new life, function and beauty to serve the community for decades to come.

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