Architects:
JAHN, Chicago/USA
Planning time:
2008
Construction time:
t.b.a.
Services rendered by Werner Sobek:
structural engineering (concept design)
Client:
Limitless, Dubai/UAE
The Arabian Canal Bridge is a multilane arch bridge which crosses the waterfront sea extension in Jebel Ali/Dubai. The bridge is 323 m long and 65 m wide. It has 14 lanes for the motorway and 2 lanes for the tramway. The height of the arch spanning over the bridge is 30 m from support. The bridge decking is a reinforced concrete slab, while the supporting structure and the arches are made of steel.
