Miami County, Ohio Suspension Bridge Opens
The wood bridge, which connects Stillwater Prairie Reserve and Maple Ridge, is believed to be among the longest in the state of Ohio
May 07, 2021 / 2 minute read
It is easy to forget in our coverage of bridges and bridge building that some of the most used and useful structures don t bridge roadways at all.
The Miami County Park District recently hosted the official opening of the Stillwater Prairie Connector Bridge, which connects Stillwater Prairie Reserve with Maple Ridge.
The Miami County Park District contracted with Woolpert to provide bridge design, survey, hydraulic engineering and construction assistance. Miami County Park District Executive Director J. Scott Myers said the district secured a grant to purchase 50 acres adjacent to the Stillwater River and needed the bridge to provide a connection between these two parks, which are divided by the river. He said the district elected to build a suspension bridge because it
Suspension Bridge Connecting Stillwater Prairie Reserve and Maple Ridge, Designed by Woolpert, Opening Today
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The Miami County (Ohio) Park District provided a needed connection between the two parks, while creating an engaging destination.
These types of bridges just naturally fit, blending seamlessly into the park a regular bridge is just not as fun. COVINGTON, Ohio (PRWEB) May 07, 2021 The Miami County Park District is hosting the official opening of the Stillwater Prairie Connector Bridge, which connects Stillwater Prairie Reserve with Maple Ridge, at 10 a.m. ET today, May 7. The event will be held on the Maple Ridge side of the bridge, at 10430 State Route 185 in Covington.