Jez Hučák, Combined weir and bridge in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
The reinforced concrete structure spans 65 meters across the Elbe River, featuring a width of 6.20 meters at an elevation of 233 meters.
The weir and bridge complex, constructed between 1908 and 1911 by Kress and Bernard from Prague, replaced an older fortification-era waterworks structure.
The Art Nouveau design by architect J. Sandr integrates engineering functionality with architectural elements, representing early 20th-century industrial development.
Three vertical Francis turbines installed in concrete basins generate hydroelectric power while the structure regulates water flow for navigation and flood control.
The engineering system includes double-suspended Gall chains that control closure segments through eccentric rotation, enabling precise water level management.
Location: Hradec Králové
Elevation above the sea: 233.09 m
Length: 65 m
Width: 6.2 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 50.20720,15.82530
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:42
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