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These decorative rail options attempt to include features from the current bridge and range from simple to complex, from relatively inexpensive to highly custom.

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  • Option 1: Barrier with wheel (river facing)

    • Treatment: concrete barrier with ship wheel aesthetics imprinted on outside of barrier to recall wagon wheel in existing portal bracing
    • Pros: larger aesthetic imprint, similar to existing barrier, low maintenance
    • Cons: solid barrier, aesthetics not visible driving across bridge
    • Cost: $

  • Option 2: Barrier with wheel (driver facing)

    • Treatment: concrete barrier system with ship wheel aesthetics imprinted on inside of barrier to recall wagon wheel in existing portal bracing
    • Pros: aesthetics visible driving across bridge, similar to existing barrier, low maintenance
    • Cons: solid barrier, smaller aesthetic imprint
    • Cost: $

  • Option 3: Rail with wheel (river facing)

    • Treatment: tube rail system with ship wheel aesthetics attached to outside of rail to recalls wagon wheel in existing portal bracing
    • Pros: improved river visibility
    • Cons: aesthetics not largely visible driving across bridge
    • Cost: $$

  • Option 4: Rail with steel truss (river facing)

    • Treatment: tube rail system with steel truss aesthetics attached to outside of bridge to recall existing truss structure
    • Pros: somewhat improved river visibility
    • Cons: complex attachment, aesthetics not largely visible driving across bridge
    • Cost: $$$

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Additional project details

For more information about the Bull Run River Bridge replacement project, visit the project website.