Phase 1- Preliminary Efforts
Prior to traveling, the team studied the existing Bridges to Prosperity resources and developed an understanding for the design that would be created. The team also collected the necessary survey equipment that was needed to complete a topographical, hydrological, and soils survey.

Phase 2 – Site Survey
In November 2006 the team traveled to meet the client (the community of Yavina). This was a 12 day trip to survey the site, gather information on use of sustainable materials, and to determine the community’s needs.  During this initial meeting, the team met contacts that they communicated with via e-mail and phone once they were back in the Unites States. This contact allowed the team to get any additional information needed during the design process.

Phase 3 – Bridge Design
Durring Fall 2006 to Spring 2007 the team developed the bridge design at the University of Iowa. When the design was completed it was forwarded to B2P head of engineering for review and comment. The design was later subject to a technical review by the Peruvian Government.

Phase 4 – Bridge Construction
In May-June of 2007, the team returned to Peru for construction of the bridge. The team’s main responsibility was the acquisition of the steel cable and wood planking that would be needed for construction. Once on site, the team participated in the both the fabrication of the north and south foundations as well as the installation of the cable and decking.

Phase 5 – Project Continuation
The Continental Crossings team hopes that this will be the first successful project of many other international design projects. The contacts made in Peru have expressed a great desire to continue working with the University of Iowa and The College of Engineering.