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March 1, 2006

Project of the Month: Engineers give new twist to Helix Bridge

  • A utilitarian bridge would do, but Amgen opts for a $10 million icon.
    • By CLAIR ENLOW
    Special to the Journal

    Photos by Sam Bennett
    The Helix Bridge is a striking feature in Interbay’s industrial landscape, linking the city with the shoreline and crossing nearly a dozen railroad tracks.

    The deck of the Amgen Pedestrian Helix Bridge is solid, but walking on it toward the shore of Elliott Bay can be slightly disorienting. This might be what it would feel like to move through space inside twisting strands of DNA.


     
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