Espada Trail

Ardurra delivered structural engineering services for San Antonio's pedestrian infrastructure project, successfully designing multiple elevated walkway systems that enhance connectivity while preserving the historic acequia waterway. The project required specialized foundation solutions and structural steel frameworks to accommodate varying span requirements and site-specific challenges.

The team designed a 90-foot clear span pedestrian bridge featuring concrete abutments and drilled shaft foundations, providing unobstructed crossing capability for major pedestrian circulation. Additional structural elements included two 72-foot-high elevated walkways with steel framing, concrete abutments, and intermediate foundation systems to support extended pedestrian connectivity.

Key Project Highlights:

• Designed a 90-foot clear span pedestrian bridge with concrete abutments and specialized drilled shaft foundation systems

• Engineered two 72-foot elevated walkways featuring structural steel framing with concrete abutments and intermediate foundations

• Created a 40-foot clear span elevated walkway crossing a historic acequia with deep foundation systems, preserving waterway integrity

• Provided comprehensive structural engineering services spanning foundation design through superstructure development

• Integrated multiple bridge systems, creating seamless pedestrian connectivity across diverse site conditions

• Preserved historic acequia waterway through strategic clear span design, eliminating in-water support structures

• Delivered specialized foundation solutions, including drilled shafts and deep foundations, addressing varying soil conditions

The project enhanced San Antonio's pedestrian infrastructure while respecting the historic preservation requirements for the waterway. The multiple walkway systems provide essential connectivity, supporting community mobility and recreational access, while demonstrating innovative engineering solutions for urban infrastructure challenges.