If you're looking for a unique and exciting adventure right in the heart of Ohio, the Dublin Link Pedestrian Bridge is a must-see. This architectural wonder isn't just a bridge—it's a gateway to stunning views, fascinating engineering, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's always something new to discover about this remarkable structure.
1. The bridge uses 350,000 pounds (175 tons) of reinforcing steel, equivalent to the weight of 100 mid-size cars or 145 OSU victory bells (2,420 pounds each).
2. The construction required 1,600 cubic yards of concrete, which is enough to build the foundations and driveways for 32 new single-family houses (50 cubic yards per house).
3. It includes 860,000 pounds (430 tons) of structural steel, which is the weight of a loaded 747 airplane or 355 OSU victory bells.
4. The structural steel was fabricated in Tampa, Florida.
5. There are 7 miles of #10 AWG wire for electrical and lighting systems, enough to wrap around the Little Brown Jug harness racing track (1 mile) seven times or the circumference of OSU Stadium (2,892 feet) thirteen times.
6. The bridge features two suspension cables with a diameter of 120mm, each with a tensile force of 3,250,000 pounds, equivalent to the weight of 500 adult African Bush Elephants (6.5 tons each).
7. The main and hanger suspension cables were fabricated by Redaelli in Milano, Italy.
8. There are 8 ground anchors, each with a design force of 845,000 pounds, which is the weight of 520 adult African Bush Elephants (6.5 tons each).
9. The main tower of the bridge is 169 feet tall, comparable to the OSU Stadium press box, which is 183 feet tall.
10. The suspension span of the bridge is 500 feet long, nearly the length of two football fields.
For more information on the Pedestrian Bridge, visit http://bridgestreet.dublinohiousa.gov/pedestrian-bridge/. Share your Dublin Link photos using #SoDublin.