The Brockport Pedestrian Bridge, a new pedestrian bridge over the Erie Canal in the Village of Brockport, Monroe County, has been completed. The bridge connects SUNY Brockport to the Empire State Trail and the village’s downtown.
The area surrounding the bridge’s entrances provides additional opportunities for people to connect with the Erie Canal in a park-like setting, while complementing the Village of Brockport’s installation of a kayak dock and recently completed boathouse. The bridge will also serve as a viewing platform for future rowing competitions on the canal.
In 2021, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) selected SHoP Architects, a New York City-based firm, and Arup to design and engineer the new pedestrian crossing.
With its gentle elevation change, the pedestrian bridge is fully accessible and integrates sustainable features such as native species planting, stormwater rain gardens, LED light fixtures, and compliance to Dark Sky principles.
In addition, the bridge’s major structural elements utilize locally fabricated steel, sustainable wood decking, and a low VOC durable paint.
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation contributed to the bridge’s construction through a $2 million grant, which was administered by the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
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