Štefanik Bridge, Steel and concrete bridge across Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic.
Štefánik Bridge is a steel and concrete structure spanning the Vltava River in Prague and connects the right bank at Ludvík Svoboda with the left bank at Kapitán Jaroš and Edvard Beneš embankments. Its span measures around 182 meters with a framework of steel and reinforced concrete construction.
The original bridge was built in 1868 as Franz Joseph Bridge, but the present structure was constructed between 1949 and 1951 using reinforced concrete and steel tubes. The new construction was part of post-World War II reconstruction efforts.
The bridge was named in 1997 to honor Milan Rastislav Štefánik, a Slovak politician who played a key role in Czechoslovakia's independence. The name reflects his contributions to the founding of a sovereign state.
The bridge was completely renovated in 2007 with replacement of tram tracks and conversion of stone block paving to asphalt. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross safely as the structure has separate pathways for foot and bicycle traffic.
This is the eleventh crossing to span the Vltava at this location, and when including connecting ramps the total length reaches about 263 meters. The ramps are architecturally significant and define the overall character of the bridge structure.
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