Pennybacker Bridge

Due to its arched weathering-steel bridge and the rolling hills on its northern side, this structure is regarded as a scenic route in Texas.

[2] As part of Loop 360's construction, a contractor was selected to cut into the rock at the site of the future bridge and approach roads due to the area's terrain.

This rock debris was deposited along the lakeshore at the site of the proposed bridge, raising environmental concerns.

[3] At one point, the Austin Navigation Board considered legal action against the contractor responsible for the rock debris.

[4] Throughout the design and build process, concerns were expressed by elected officials and residents over the environmental effects of such a bridge, particularly the possibility of concrete pillars being driven into the lakebed.

The bridge structures were fabricated in Ulsan, Korea by Hyundai Heavy Industries.

[7] The steel structures were shipped on the Jundale freighter to the Port of Houston and then trucked to the bridge site.

Pennybacker Bridge from the water
Percy Pennybacker, namesake of the bridge