Wälsebachtalbrücke, Eisenbahnbrücke der Schnellfahrstrecke Hannover–Würzburg
The Wälsebachtalbrücke is a railway bridge made of prestressed concrete near Kirchheim that spans over 700 meters and carries two tracks across a valley. The structure uses a series of large arches in its main section to support heavy and high-speed trains while distributing weight efficiently.
Construction of the bridge began in 1986 and was completed in 1988 as part of a larger project to create a high-speed rail route between Hannover and Würzburg. The structure has proven reliable for more than 30 years as a key component of Germany's fast rail network.
The bridge is only accessible to trains and not to pedestrians or road vehicles. The surrounding area offers quiet walking paths with views of the valley landscape and the bridge's arch structure.
The bridge's foundation uses special hollow concrete blocks to handle the soft and uneven ground beneath it. This solution allowed engineers to keep the structure stable while supporting trains traveling at speeds up to 280 kilometers per hour.
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