Jagsttalbrücke, Steel girder bridge in Widdern, Germany
The Jagsttalbrücke is a steel structure that spans approximately 880 meters across the Jagst Valley with eight sections of varying lengths. The longest section measures around 150 meters, and the entire deck rests on massive pillars embedded in the valley floor.
Construction began in 1971 and finished in 1974, creating a direct traffic route across the Jagst Valley for the first time. The project was part of the motorway expansion that transformed transportation in the region during that period.
The bridge shaped how people in this region understood modern infrastructure and remains a landmark that defines views across the valley. Its presence has become part of how locals and visitors perceive the Jagst Valley landscape.
The bridge sits between the Osterburken and Möckmühl exits and carries four lanes of traffic at a height of about 75 meters above the valley floor. It is best viewed during daylight when the full structure is clearly visible from the surrounding area.
The bridge deck uses a hollow steel box design that is about 30 meters wide at the top but narrows to just 10.7 meters at the base, giving it an unusual tapered profile. This smart engineering choice reduced the amount of material needed while maintaining the strength required to support traffic.
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