Bridges

Figure 5.46. VPD South Linear Lot Figure 5.47. Beach Linear Parking Figure 5.48. Drainage issues at South Lot

The parking lot near the south entrance to the zoo is in poor condition (Figure 5.48 & 5.49). The pavement has many patches and is oversized for a typical parking lot design (Figure 5.50). The parking lot received a very low PASER of 2. The lot near Orchard Street is also in poor condition with cracking and has a PASER of 4 (Figure 5.51). Both parking lots have failing curbing along most edges. Both lots also have connections to walks.

Figure 5.49. VPD South Parking Lot Figure 5.50. South Parking Lot Figure 5.51. Parking Lot at Orchard

BRIDGES

A structural load rating analysis for the historic bridge at the west end of Vilas Park Drive was performed by Strand Associates in 2012. The bridge was constructed in 1915 and has a wood pile foundation (Figure 5.52). The Strand analysis estimated a load capacity of approximately 11.1 tons (capable of safely supporting a bus) for the bridge. The stone façade of the bridge is in good condition, but the masonry joints need tuck pointing (Figure 5.53). The concrete arch support has several cracks and gaps also in need of masonry work (Figure 5.54).

Figure 5.52. Historic Bridge Figure 5.53. Stonework of Bridge Figure 5.54. Bridge Structure