Veteran's Bridge at HARP

A tight, eight-week design schedule was met for this highly visible memorial pedestrian bridge.

Design of this highly visible and important structure began in late 2009. The project was subsidized with federal ARRA funds, and as a result, an extremely tight, eight-week design schedule was developed. Construction commenced March 23, 2010 and was completed by September, 2010

As part of the design process and before agreeing upon a concept plan, the Matrix team provided eight alternatives for the design committee to select the location, type and ramping options for the bridge.  In the end, the final design provided HARP a signature piece of art that was simple and respectful to its namesake. 

The final structure consisted of an open girder, cast-in-place bridge with monuments, stairs and ramps at each end.  Associated retaining walls and landscaping were incorporated in the design.   The monuments were clad with etched granite veneer to accommodate more than 5,000 name plaques.  An illuminated glass marquise at the top of each monument was included to accentuate the black granite.  Low impact LED lighting was integrated in the handrails of the bridge, ramps and stairs.  Etched stainless steel shields displaying the seal of each branch of service were incorporated in the bridge railings.  And the finishing touch included tall, light tubes placed at each end of the bridge symbolizing candles in the window for a deployed family member. 

This one of a kind project is a symbol of Pueblo’s prosperity and serves as a monument to the United States Armed Forces.