Bridge Park in Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Dublin Link
Riverside Crossing Park
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023
1. The Dublin Link Tablet
This landmark represents connectivity and was envisioned for decades. In 2007 Dublin City Council approved the City's Community Plan, which included the development of a pedestrian bridge linking the east and west sides of the river. In 2013 Council approved an updated Community Plan and five-year Capital Improvements Program, which for the first time reserved funding for the bridge and waterfront park. Construction of the bridge began in 2017 and took three years.
The Link was originally scheduled to open with a dedication and grand illumination on March 13, 2020, but the community celebration was postponed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, which prompted public health orders limiting public gatherings. The Link opened quietly on March 17, 2020, providing an outdoor destination for residents and visitors to enjoy safely during the pandemic and beyond. It was officially dedicated on March 11, 2022.
Our vision became a reality thanks to the leadership
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Dublin City Council. Christina A. Alutto • Chris Amorose Groomes • Cathy De Rosa • Jane E. Fox • Gregory S. Peterson • John G. Reiner • Michael H. Keenan (2004-2019) • Timothy A. Lecklider (2002-2017) • Amy J Salay (2002-2017) • Marles Chinnici Zuercher (2000-2015) • Richard S. Gerber (2008-2015) • Cathy A. Boring (1994-2013)
Administration. Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager • Marshall, Grigsby, City Manager (2010-2015) • Terry D. Foegler, Strategic Initiatives Director • Angel I. Mumma, Finance Director • Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., Public Works Director • Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E. City Engineer
Architect: endreStudio • Engineer of Record: T.Y. Lin International • Contractor: Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.
Riverside Crossing Park.
Our vision became a reality thanks to the leadership and teamwork of these Dublin City Council members and staff:
Dublin City Council. Christina A. Alutto • Chris Amorose Groomes • Cathy De Rosa • Jane E. Fox • Andy Keeler • Gregory S. Peterson • John G. Reiner • Michael H. Keenan (2004-2019) • Timothy A. Lecklider (2002-2017) • Amy J. Salay (2002-2017)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023
2. Riverside Crossing Park Tablet
Administration. Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager • Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager (2010-2015) • Terry D. Foegler, Strategic Initiatives Director • Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., Deputy City Manager • Matthew L. Stiffler, Finance Director • Angel L. Mumma, Finance Director (2011-2019) • Steve Langworthy, Planning Director • Matthew C Earman, Parks & Recreation Director • Fred Hahn, Parks & Open Space Director (1985-2015)
Architect: MKSK • Contractor: Turner Construction Company
Erected 2022 by City of Dublin. Made possible by the citizens and corporate residents of Dublin, Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 2020.
Location. 40° 6.082′ N, 83° 6.844′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Bridge Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Riverside Drive (Ohio Route 257) and Bridge Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The two tablets are side-by-side at the east end of the bridge facing
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2023
3. The Dublin Link and Riverside Drive Park Tablets
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Learning Space Since 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dublin Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dublin Veterans Park (about 400 feet away); Indian Run Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Dr. McKitrick House (about 500 feet away); History of Dublin’s Town Pump (about 600 feet away); Steinbower Blacksmith Shop (about 700 feet away); Zenas Hutchinson's Tavern (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Regarding The Dublin Link. This pedestrian bridge connects Old Dublin—the original Village of Dublin—to Bridge Park city, a new mixed use, dense development of apartment and office buildings with storefronts on narrow streets with wide sidewalks. It connects High Street in Old Dublin with Riverside Drive in Dublin’s Bridge Park, both very walkable shopping and dining districts with free on-street parking and multi-story parking garages. Park at one, stroll to the other.
How tall is the tower? The marker says 169 feet tall but
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2023
4. The Dublin Link Bridge
This view is west from Riverside Crossing Park Plaza. The park’s pavilion and Dublin’s Bridge Park neighborhood is behind the photographer.
Also see . . . Dublin Link bridge being lauded by professionals, city officials, everyday admirers. 2021 article by Kevin Corvo in the “ThisWeek” section of The Columbus Dispatch. Excerpt:
“Dublin asked for something that would attract people to the city (and) serve as a pedestrian bridge from historic Dublin” to what they imagined Bridge Park would become, [architect Paul] Endres said. ...(Submitted on September 19, 2023.)
Initially designed as a ring-cable bridge, such as the Liberty Bridge in Greenville, South Carolina, the Dublin Link became what is known as S-shaped suspension bridge.
It is the longest single-tower, or single-pier, S-shaped suspension bridge in the world, according to Endres and Dublin officials.
The Dublin Link has hanger cables on only one side of the bridge, with a single pier that attaches the cables to each bridge approach.
“The pylon (or pier through which the bridge deck passes) has a very unique look” that also is functional, Endres said.
The opening though which the bridge deck passes is elevated above the flood stage of the river and out of the way of ice floes, he said. The pier is 180 feet high, with 60 feet below the bridge deck and 120 feet above the bridge deck.Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 20235. The Dublin Link BridgeAnother view west from Riverside Crossing Park. This view shows the single pier on the west bank of the Scioto River from which the bridge deck is suspended and the keyhole in the pier through which the deck passes.
The color of the deck was made to match the Indiana limestone composition of many of the buildings that surround it, Endres said.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of the bridge from the west bank • photos of Riverside Crossing Park and its plaza • Can you help?
