WSP - Complex Bridges / Arch & Cable-Supported

ROVANIEMI (LUMBERJACK’S) BRIDGE (Engineer of Record) Client: Finnish Roads Administration Location: Finland Core Services: Preliminary and Final Design

ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKI BRIDGE (Engineer of Record) Client: Trasa Świętokrzyski Spolka z.o.o., Warsaw Location: Warsaw, Poland Core Services: Preliminary and Final Design • This cable-stayed bridge extends Świetokrzyska Street from the city center and carries two vehicular lanes as well as pedestrian/bicycle paths in each direction over the Vistula River. The main span is 590 ft (180 m). The total crossing is 1,470 ft (448 m). The bridge opened in 2002. Average daily traffic is 23,400 vehicles. • The bridge consists of a single A-tower with the top of the pylon symbolizing piano keys to honor Warsaw native pianist and composer Frederick Chopin. • The steel superstructure was launched over the permanent piers and some temporary piers. Casting of the deck was done by movable casting formwork.

• This cable-stayed bridge carries four lanes of vehicular traffic over the Kemijoki River. The main span length is 1,050 ft (320 m) and the bridge opened in 1989. • It was the first cable-stayed vehicular bridge in Finland. • Highest pylon: 154 ft (47 m). The main tower is intended to look like a lumberjack’s candle.

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Complex Bridges / Arch and Cable-Supported