Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is a truss bridge spanning the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, measuring 3,150 feet. Originally built in 1909 as the Sparkman Street Bridge, it was the first in North America to feature concrete arched trusses and was designed by Howard M. Jones. The bridge underwent repair work in the 1920s and 1950s, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 due to its unique truss design. After being closed to vehicular traffic in 1998, the bridge was refurbished and converted into a pedestrian bridge, featuring an elevator, ramps, and stairways, as well as a bicycle lane and scenic overlooks. The refurbished bridge is part of the Metro Nashville Greenway system and cost over $15 million to complete.learn more on wikipedia