Aurachtalbrücke Emskirchen

The Aurachtalbrücke spans 527.5 meters across the Aurach Valley with 11 segments, rising 40 meters above the river as part of the Nuremberg-Würzburg railway line.

The original bridge from 1865 received steel upgrades in 1936, endured destruction during World War II, and underwent reconstruction before the current structure opened in 2016.

The bridge represents German engineering excellence through its prestressed concrete design and integration into the national railway transportation network connecting major Bavarian cities.

This double-track railway bridge allows trains to travel at speeds up to 140 kilometers per hour, reducing journey times between Nuremberg and Würzburg.

The construction required 19,300 cubic meters of concrete, 3,730 tons of steel reinforcement, and 2,265 foundation piles to create a structure with only one expansion joint.

Inception: November 26, 2016

Official opening: November 26, 2016

Part of: Nuremberg Hbf–Würzburg Hbf railway

GPS coordinates: 49.55333,10.72250

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:33