Oschütztal-Viadukt Weida, Railway viaduct in Weida, Germany
The Oschütztal Viaduct is a steel railway bridge in Weida that spans approximately 185 meters across the valley and reaches a height of around 28.5 meters. Its structure rests on four sturdy pillars and employs a steel lattice girder system.
The viaduct opened in 1884 as Germany's first pendulum pier bridge, built with steel from Königin Marienhütte. Its innovative flexible joints were designed to absorb temperature changes and traffic stress.
The structure once symbolized prosperity by enabling goods transport from local quarries and supporting regional industry. It remains a reminder of how railways shaped the area's economic life.
The bridge stands above Federal Road 92 and 175, making it easily accessible from the city center. Different spots in Weida offer good views of the entire structure, especially when approaching the valley.
The structure features flexible joints on all four supports that allow the bridge to move slightly without damage. This technical solution represented innovative engineering for its time.
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