Design Concepts

The design of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge is still in the very early stages, with only general concepts developed. The following are examples of a few bicycle and pedestrian bridges that showcase different design concepts that have been implemented throughout the world, as well as early potential concepts for the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge. Many important details about the proposed bridge, including location, cost, bridge type, and height, have not been decided.

Millennium Bridge, England 2000

A pedestrian bicycle lift bridge with a curved linear design that has attached criss-crossed cable suspension and two towers at the end of the bridge. The bridge goes over a river.

Photo credit: Machesterhistory.net

Stillwater Lift Bridge, Minnesota 2020

Bicyclists are seen going through a green bridge above water. Other bicyclists are seeing exiting the bridge.

Photo credit: Paul Dols

Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, France 2013

Photo credit: David Aubert and Xavier Boymond

Potential Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Concept

A bicycle pedestrian bridge with two towers holding a curved structure. Many criss-crossed suspension cables lift the curved structure up. A boat is seen in the distance approaching the bridge.

Photo image: HNTB

Potential Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Concept

An aerial view of bicycle pedestrian bridge with two towers over the Oakland estuary. On the top left hand side you can see Jack London Square in Oakland. On the bottom right hand side you can see the Plute Development project in Alameda.

Photo image: HNTB


The design of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge is still in the very early stages, with only general concepts developed. The following are examples of a few bicycle and pedestrian bridges that showcase different design concepts that have been implemented throughout the world, as well as early potential concepts for the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge. Many important details about the proposed bridge, including location, cost, bridge type, and height, have not been decided.

Millennium Bridge, England 2000

A pedestrian bicycle lift bridge with a curved linear design that has attached criss-crossed cable suspension and two towers at the end of the bridge. The bridge goes over a river.

Photo credit: Machesterhistory.net

Stillwater Lift Bridge, Minnesota 2020

Bicyclists are seen going through a green bridge above water. Other bicyclists are seeing exiting the bridge.

Photo credit: Paul Dols

Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, France 2013

Photo credit: David Aubert and Xavier Boymond

Potential Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Concept

A bicycle pedestrian bridge with two towers holding a curved structure. Many criss-crossed suspension cables lift the curved structure up. A boat is seen in the distance approaching the bridge.

Photo image: HNTB

Potential Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Concept

An aerial view of bicycle pedestrian bridge with two towers over the Oakland estuary. On the top left hand side you can see Jack London Square in Oakland. On the bottom right hand side you can see the Plute Development project in Alameda.

Photo image: HNTB


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