360 Bridge Austin TX

This bridge, officially named the Pennybacker Bridge after the designer, spans Lake Austin through Loop 360.  Coming from the south there are limestone cliffs that the road cuts through, then it opens to a view of the surrounding hills and lake with the bridge.

The bridge is constructed of steel that has a rusted finish with
out support beams that touch the water.  In the Texas hill country there are a good number of bridges, but most have supports that go down to the water.  This bridge has lines that reach down from the steel arch to support the road.

I think that it complements the surrounding area very well, the bank of the lake along one side is a golf course so its always green.  It's a beautiful piece of architecture for the public.