Žďákov Bridge, Deck arch bridge near Orlík nad Vltavou, Czech Republic
The steel bridge spans 543 meters across the Vltava River, featuring a central arch span of 362 meters and reaching a height of 50 meters.
Construction of the bridge began in 1958 and concluded in 1967, making it the largest steel arch bridge in the world at the time of completion.
The bridge represents a shift from socialist realism architecture toward modernist engineering principles in Czechoslovak infrastructure development during the 1960s.
The structure connects the communities of Staré Sedlo and Kostelec nad Vltavou, serving as a vital transportation link on the route between Tábor and Pilsen.
The bridge received the Bridge of the Century award at a 2001 symposium in Brno for its technical achievements in steel road bridge construction.
Location: Staré Sedlo
Location: Kostelec nad Vltavou
Inception: 20 century
Official opening: 1967
Height: 50 m
Length: 543 m
Longest Span: 362 m
Made from material: structural steel
GPS coordinates: 49.50440,14.18390
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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