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Next Steps
Design & Permitting: OBEC Consulting Engineers has been hired, through a competitive process, to complete the bridge design, perform needed studies, and apply for permits.Initial surveying and site investigations are underway.
Funding: The City will seek funds tosupport the project including state, federal, and foundation grants, contributions from individuals and businesses, help from volunteers, and in-kind donations.
 Bridge Concept
Approved by Council, 2009
Low Clearance
Tied Arch Design
Spans Willamette Slough
Want to Get Involved?
The Friends of Two Bridges (F2B) is a non-profit grassroots group dedicated to the design and construction of the Minto Island Bridge and the Union Street Railroad Bridge. In addition to gathering support for conversion of the Union Street Railroad Bridge, the group worked on its ribbon cutting ceremony and an interpretive display. The group is also gathering support for funding the Minto Island to Riverfront Bridge and Trail. For more information about Friends of Two Bridges: http://friends2bridges.blogspot.com/
Contact: Hazel Patton at 503.581.4939 or e-mail her at ptn1363@msn.com to be added to the e-mail roster. |
The City of Salem and Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency (Agency) have been working toward a long-standing community vision of connecting three major urban parks, and more than twenty miles of trails via two pedestrian bridges over the Willamette River.
In 2009, part of this goal was realized with the renovation of the historic Union Street Railroad Bridge, connecting West Salem’s Wallace Marine Park with downtown’s Riverfront Park.
Completion of the Minto Island Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge (Bridge) and adjoining multimodal trail (Trail) is the last critical link.
Project Background
Since 2007, the City and Agency have in vested more than $100,000 to prepare for the Bridge and Trail project and more than $1,200,000 to support the Union Street Railroad Bridge conversion. In 2008, a concept-design study considered several Bridge design options.
In October 2010, City Council approved a tied arch Bridge design concept with a 14 foot wide deck. In December 2010, an easement agreement was executed to allow construction of the Bridge and Trail landing across the privately-owned Minto Island. In 2011, an agreement was reached to secure access across the Willamette Slough. We are ready!
The Minto Bridge and Trail are an adopted FY 11-12 Council goal and identified in several supporting plans and policies, including the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area Plan, South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area Plan, Comprehensive Park System Master Plan, the Salem Transportation System Plan (TSP), and the Salem Vision 2020 Action Plan.
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Staff Contacts
Annie Gorski 503.540.2480