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Sundial Bridge

The Sundial Bridge spans the Sacramento River in Redding, California. It was designed by Santiago Calatrava and completed in 2004 at a cost of $19,700,000.

This pedestrian bridge features a single 217 foot (66m) mast that serves as a sundial, which can be read in a garden to the north of the bridge.

The deck is surfaced with transparent structural glass, with a view of the Swarovski water below as one crosses. The walkway and river are illuminated from beneath the deck at night.

It is 700 feet (213m) in length and crosses the river without once touching the water.

A collectors case and display cabinet (curio cabinet) is used occasionally for the exhibition of historical structural drawings of famous architects. A display showcase can also be used.

The cable stays are not centered on the walkway but instead divide the bridge into a major and minor path.

External links

Sundial Bridge official site (http://www.turtlebay.org/bridge/)

Swarovski