Robert LB Tobin Land Bridge

Bridge in Wurzbach Parkway, San Antonio, Texas. Part of Texas.

At a glance

SourceAuthorRoleIn one line
The Hidden Engineering of Wildlife CrossingsPractical EngineeringbackdropThe narrator cites this local overpass as an example of a full wildlife bridge, alongside Dutch ecoducts and Banff overpasses.

The Hidden Engineering of Wildlife Crossings — Practical Engineering (2024)

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Opened in 2020, the Robert LB Tobin Land Bridge crosses the six-lane Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio, Texas. These are full-on bridges designed specifically for the use of animals.

  • Role: backdrop
  • In the article: The narrator cites this local overpass as an example of a full wildlife bridge, alongside Dutch ecoducts and Banff overpasses.
  • Why it matters: It is a secondary illustration of the overpass type and could be swapped for any similar bridge.