Flügelwegbrücke, Road bridge in Dresden, Germany.
The Flügelwegbrücke is a road bridge with two separate decks spanning 285 meters across the Elbe River, carrying three traffic lanes in each direction plus pedestrian paths. Its structure consists of four spans, with the central section stretching 115 meters to provide clearance for river traffic.
The original structure was built in 1930 as the Kaditzer Bridge and was Europe's largest riveted plate girder construction at that time. Between 2001 and 2004, a comprehensive reconstruction modernized the bridge while preserving its overall form.
The bridge links Dresden's northern districts of Trachau, Pieschen, and Mickten with the southern neighborhoods of Löbtau and Cotta, serving as a daily connection across the river. It plays a role in how residents move between these communities on either side of the Elbe.
The bridge serves as a main route for drivers traveling between northern and southern Dresden and includes walkways for pedestrians. Visitors should expect heavy traffic during rush hours and can avoid congestion by crossing at quieter times.
The most striking feature is the enormous central span of 115 meters, which crosses the Elbe in a single arched stretch without a supporting pier in between. This engineering solution was necessary to keep shipping channels clear and demonstrates the technical skills of the original design.
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