{"id":2494,"date":"2026-07-31T14:27:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/projects\/fortaleny-footbridge\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:27:06","slug":"fortaleny-footbridge","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/projects\/fortaleny-footbridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortaleny footbridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This footbridge strengthens the cycle-pedestrian connection between Fortaleny and Sueca in Valencia, Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The footbridge forms part of the Rehabilitation of the Alfonso XIII Bridge and upgrading of the CV-509 cycle\u2013pedestrian route (Fortaleny\u2013Sueca, Phase 2) and is located at the intersection of the A-38 motorway and the CV-509, in the vicinity of the River J\u00facar. The main span is 57.8 m long, made of steel, suspended by hangers from 2 inclined and braced arches type bow-string. It is complemented by two curved access ramps with an elliptical plan geometry, each comprising four spans. The shorter spans are resolved using lateral box girders and a stiffened steel deck plate, ensuring continuity of the deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bearing arrangement was optimised to improve performance under wind loading and to reuse the existing foundations. The construction process included assembly of the arch in a nearby yard and its final lifting into position over the roundabout using two high-capacity cranes, minimising disruption to traffic and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our role in the project included site survey and control for the client\/authority. Structural engineering during detailed design and construction, including optimisation of details and bearing system; adjustments to ramps and deck section; design of restraints and ballast; review of the erection procedure; and technical assistance during fabrication and on site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\" my-10\">\n                        <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Fortaleny_Degree-of-Freedom_02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"js-project-content-image w-full h-auto object-cover\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" my-10\">\n            <div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-[20px]\">\n                            <div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Fortaleny_Degree-of-Freedom_01-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"js-project-content-image w-full h-auto object-cover\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Fortaleny_Degree-of-Freedom_04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"js-project-content-image w-full h-auto object-cover\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" my-10\">\n                        <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Fortaleny_Credit_Espai-Asimetric_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"js-project-content-image w-full h-auto object-cover\" \/>\n                                    <div class=\"mt-2.5 grid grid-cols-6\">\n                        <div class=\"col-span-2 text-[12px] text-black\">\n                            Espai Asim\u00e8tric\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2495,"menu_order":0,"template":"","typology":[66],"material":[68],"location":[70],"class_list":["post-2494","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","typology-bridges-infrastructures","material-steel","location-spain"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/2494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"typology","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/typology?post=2494"},{"taxonomy":"material","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/material?post=2494"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freedom.degree\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=2494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}