Robert I Schroder Bridge

This is a stunningly beautiful bridge. Worth making a trip from outside the area to see and to photograph. Especially photogenic at night.

It’s pretty here. Fionanabear and I love walking both under and over the bridge…
I think Fiona thinks she’s flying whenever we cross. She tends to stick close to the sides and likes to stare out over the traffic and suburban/​city lights (I’m guessing to contemplate the vast mysteries of her universe or simply enjoy the fact that she’s finally looking down on people). I watch her ears amusingly flap in the constant breeze while the bridge sways to nature’s music. It’s suburban noise at it’s best.
Great piece of architecture that enhances the beauty of it’s surroundings and saves pedestrians/​riders/​dancers/​lions/​tigers/​bears from having to brave the death-​defying task of crossing treat blvd during rush-​hour-​oh my!
Fionanabear likes to pose with the bridge since Ron R. and I are pretty sure she thinks it’s «hers».

Wow, talk about an engineering site to see in Walnut Creek! If you so happen to be running, walking, biking, or hiking through the Contra Costa Iron Horse Trail, then you’ve probably been stopped by this clam-​shaped suspension bridge upon first sight. As you cross it, you’ll start to notice the steel side towers that basically look like an outer shell of a clam. Attached from tower to tower are the hanging support cables. From the top, the hanging cables loop once, hold up, and essentially suspend the walkway. The walkway is only about 10 feet wide, but the length of the bridge extends across the busy eight lanes of Treat Blvd.
To me, this landmark really represents the good people that live in this city. This is one modern bridge that I feel people should really (for once) stop, analyze, and appreciate the geometry of this structure.
Although this bridge isn’t historic or has the popularity of the Golden Gate or Oakland-​Bay Bridge, the gems of San Francisco; This architectural beauty truly is the pearl of Walnut Creek.

BRIDGE TROLL
The only trolls that pass under this bridge are the ones driving up and down Treat. I’m sure lots of motorists fall into that category, especially around commute times. But you can safely cross over Treat Blvd. using this pedestrian/​cyclist bridge, and you don’t even have to wait for the light to turn green.
The walking trails and canal trails lead all around town. Intersections with cool bridges for the exercise enthusiasts make these trails even more enjoyable. I love walking over streets and not making cars stop while I try to get across.

This bridge is slick and modern looking, but it seems almost too complex with all the discreet cables, mesh screens and railings (some of which look barely aligned). There are numerous fine cracks in the cement walkway, which struck me as unusual, considering its newness. I hope it holds up over time.
It could also use a center stripe divider to keep people from wandering into the path of bicycles, etc. Same goes for the entire paved trail system in this area.