Lahntal Bridge, Highway bridge in Hesse, Germany
The Lahntal Bridge is a prestressed concrete structure that spans across the Lahn River valley, linking regional roadways through central Germany. The bridge stretches 450 m in length and rises approximately 62 m above the valley floor.
The bridge was completed and opened in 2016, representing a major step forward in improving regional transportation infrastructure. Its construction addressed the need to reduce travel times between communities across the Lahn valley.
The bridge represents German engineering principles through its structural design, which prioritizes functionality and efficiency in modern transportation systems.
The bridge is easily accessible from the nearby town of Limburg an der Lahn and serves daily traffic flows between various communities. The best views of the structure can be found from the valley below or nearby vantage points.
The structure employs prestressed concrete technology that allows engineers to create long spans without intermediate supports. This construction method enables the bridge to cross the valley without requiring pillars in the middle of the riverbed.
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