Troja Bridge, Road and rail bridge in Holešovice, Czech Republic
Troja Bridge is a road and rail crossing over the Vltava River between Holešovice and Troja. It carries four traffic lanes, two tram lines, and separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
The structure replaced a temporary bridge from 1980 and opened to traffic in October 2014 after four years of construction. It marked an important milestone in the city's infrastructure development.
The bridge connects two neighborhoods and is crossed daily by thousands of people on foot, by bicycle, or using the tram service. It has become woven into the rhythm of local life in this part of the city.
The best times to walk or cycle across are early morning or late afternoon when traffic is lighter. The paths remain accessible throughout the year regardless of weather conditions.
The structure uses an innovative network arch design where two main steel-concrete chords are connected by diagonal tension bars. This engineering approach allows for efficient load distribution and is rarely seen in bridges of this type.
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