By the Numbers
Here is some interesting information listed below about the River Corridor Project! Keeper of the Plains The Keeper stands approximately 43 feet tall. The Keeper was raised 30’ from his former position. It faces due east, as originally intended by the artist. River Notes The confluence of the two rivers is the place “where two sacred rivers meet” and is therefore of special significance to the Native American community. The idea of the sacred hoop and the 4 elements that make up life (Earth, Air, Fire, and Water) were used as the organizing tools to create a unique experience that is fun, educational, and hopefully inspirational for the community and visitors of Wichita. Bridge Notes HNTB were the Design Consultants on the pedestrian bridges. Peter Harrison, PE was the Resident Engineer for HNTB. Bridge Pier Towers are a unique bowed triangular configuration and will extend 117 feet above water. They will have an 81 degree angle. Both bridges are continuous cable-stayed with 10-foot wide walking path. Over 500 cubic yards of concrete in each bridge. Over 200 tons of steel in each bridge. Largest cable tension is 578,000 pounds. Bridge over Little Arkansas River spans 251 feet. Bridge over Big Arkansas River spans 331 feet. Back to Top
Here is some interesting information listed below about the River Corridor Project!
The Keeper stands approximately 43 feet tall.
The Keeper was raised 30’ from his former position.
It faces due east, as originally intended by the artist.
The confluence of the two rivers is the place “where two sacred rivers meet” and is therefore of special significance to the Native American community.
The idea of the sacred hoop and the 4 elements that make up life (Earth, Air, Fire, and Water) were used as the organizing tools to create a unique experience that is fun, educational, and hopefully inspirational for the community and visitors of Wichita.
HNTB were the Design Consultants on the pedestrian bridges.
Peter Harrison, PE was the Resident Engineer for HNTB.
Bridge Pier Towers are a unique bowed triangular configuration and will extend 117 feet above water.
They will have an 81 degree angle.
Both bridges are continuous cable-stayed with 10-foot wide walking path.
Over 500 cubic yards of concrete in each bridge.
Over 200 tons of steel in each bridge.
Largest cable tension is 578,000 pounds.
Bridge over Little Arkansas River spans 251 feet.
Bridge over Big Arkansas River spans 331 feet.
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