HBM CDOT 41st Pedestrian Bridge converted
Project Location
41st Street Pedestrian Bridge over Metra Electric/CN and South Lake Shore Drive
Services Provided
Phase II Design Services
Project Owner
Chicago Department of Transportation
Project Contact (Prime)
Moussa A. Issa, PhD, PE, SEProject Manager (708) 236-0900
Prime Consultants
AECOM USA, Inc.Dipal Vimawala, PE, SE
Project Duration
1 year
Key Team Members
Mahmoud A. Issa, Project Engineer John Saraceno, Structural Engineer Lisa Buntin, Structural Engineer Joseph Glennon, Bridge Engineer
Description of ProjectStructural Design of Approach Structures and Stairs
HBM Engineering Group, LLC performed the following work for the CDOT as a subconsultant for AECOM. The pedestrian bridge links Bronzeville to the Lakefront crossing over Lake Shore Drive and Railroad tracks.
The bridge will join the new William Davis Park west of the drive in Oakland with the Lakefront Trail east of the drive in Burnham Park. It will also provide access to the new Oakwood Beach.
The approach structures include the outer portions of the structure which cross over the recreational parks on each side of Lake Shore Drive and railroad. The main structure will be supported by a single-deck rib below the center of the deck. These pipes will be designed to run continuously from both approaches.
HBM work included assistance with the TS&L and the preparation of the Final plans, specifications, and PSE Estimate for the structure. Finite element analysis was used to model the approach structure using a finite element analysis software. The analysis included the superstructure and foundations.