The benefits of a walkable city are well known. According to the Climate Reality Project, not only does encouraging pedestrian travel lessen the need for more expensive or carbon-emitting forms of transportation, but walkable cities also promote active living, reduce crime, encourage social interaction, and enhance community identity. The elements that create a walkable city rely heavily on traditional infrastructure assets, which require regular inspection and maintenance. Pedestrian bridges are a crucial element of walkable cities, and if they must be frequently shut down for repairs, pedestrians could suddenly find themselves stranded and unable to access both critical services and recreational activities they both expect and depend upon. Courtney Shepard, bridge asset manager, City and County of Denver, works to ensure all 630 bridges that she oversees remain safe and passable. One of the most distinctive pedestrian bridges in the city is the Highland Bridge, part of a series of three bridges that cross Interstate 25, rail lines, and the South Platte River to connect neighborhoods in northwest with downtown Denver. “They are all critical passages that offer pedestrians a safe passage to downtown, especially with the nearby vehicular traffic,” Shepard said. Not only does the Highland Bridge complete a