Sinzing motorway bridge, Steel road bridge in Regensburg, Germany
The Sinzing motorway bridge is a steel girder bridge extending 930 meters across the Danube River to carry traffic on Bundesautobahn 3. The structure rests on supporting piers that span the riverbed and connect the highways on both riverbanks.
The bridge was built in 1966 as part of Germany's infrastructure expansion during a period of major transportation development in the Regensburg region. It responded to growing traffic demands created by post-war economic growth.
The bridge links settlements on both sides of the Danube and shapes daily routines for people who cross it for work or shopping. It has become an everyday landmark that residents pass without much thought.
The bridge accommodates vehicle traffic in both directions and can be safely crossed under normal weather conditions. During storms or icy conditions, drivers should exercise caution as the bridge's height and length expose it to wind and weather.
The structure rises approximately 47 meters above the riverbed and carries only highway traffic, unlike many other Danube crossings historically built to accommodate trains. This exclusive use for road vehicles makes it distinct among regional bridge infrastructure.
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