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This gallery presents views of the bridge across the seasons in its first year after opening.<\/p>\n
<\/a>East entry to the bridge shortly after opening. <\/a>The panelized railing system features weathering steel plate frames, galvanized welded wire mesh, and galvanized pipe top rails. <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>The bridge and approach paths cross substantial grade, necessitating the curved alignment to stay below the ADA-maximum 5% slope. <\/a>West…<\/p>\n
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