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A Signature Bridge SEP PEDELTA The bridge is designed to add a distinctive visual element with a clear identity to the city of Sunny Isles without dominating the skyline of the neighborhood. The bridge will be experienced by many residents and visitors, and a daily volume of over 50,000 cars . For this reason, we believe that the bridge should be a signature structure, providing unparalleled views from every angle and should not look like any other roadway bridge. The bridge landing at the west end has limited space, while the east end sits on City's property, imposing an asymmetric design concept. After an assessment of various arch alternatives, the solution that best fits the site constraints is a one -span arch connected to a V-shape pier on the east end. This structural system will be very efficient as it transforms the thrust of the arch into a set of axial forces in the V -pier that also provides a greater openness underneath the crossing. Pedelta Team proposes a unique arch design: a tied stainless steel network arch with a distinctive crossing diagonal hanger pattern and a triangular cross section profile, with a single arch rib inclined at 18 degrees to provide a slender, transparent and elegant structure. The arch tilts to the north, to create a more dynamic visual experience for users, expressing a modern, understated, and elegant aesthetic. The bridge is skewed to Collins Avenue to take advantage of the existing City properties and new easement on the west side at the Winston Tower property. The span length is 160 ft and the rise of the arch is 24 ft above the deck elevation. The depth of the arch rib is 3 ft. This geometry results in pleasing proportions and provides a very slender, light, and transparent bridge. Triangular cross-sections for arch and a trapezoidal cross-section for the tied -girder are proposed to achieve a City of Sunny Isles Beach Request for Qualifications No. 20-10-01 -6-