DAVENPORT SKYBRIDGE
Completion Date
June 2005
50 Feet High With A Span Of Nearly 600 Feet
Designed by
Holabird & Root
Neumann Monson
General Contractor
Russell Construction Co.
Subcontractors
Beert Construction Co.
AZCO
Blackhawk Foundations
East Moline Glass Co.
Davenport's Skybridge will be the city's biggest tourist attraction.  Thousands of people who attend numerous festivals in LeClaire Park every year will be attracted to this unique structure for a clear view of the beautiful Mississippi River. Davenport isn't just building a bridge,  it's rebuilding its downtown.

THIRTEEN PAGES SHOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SKYBRIDGE

Steel Reinforcement for Concrete Base
Concrete Base
Lifting Beam To South Tower Structure
South Tower Ready For Masts
South Tower With Masts
Webmaster: Vern Wriedt

           Dave                        J.D.                  Andy
       Ironworker             Ironworker        Operator
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Adding Roof Supports To Masts
Building Davenport's Skybridge
Photos by Vern Wriedt
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Holabird & Root  received  a 2005 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award from the National Council of Structural Engineers Association for the Davenport Skybridge.
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