Tardisbrücke, Road bridge in Grisons, Switzerland
The Tardisbrücke is a road bridge spanning the Alpine Rhine in Grisons, connecting the communities of Landquart and Mastrils in eastern Switzerland. The current structure was completed in 2004 and uses a modern arched design capable of handling heavy traffic loads.
The original bridge was built in 1529 as a toll bridge and remained the only year-round crossing between the Three Leagues and the Swiss Confederation for centuries. It was replaced with an iron structure in 1892 before the current version was erected in 2004.
The bridge takes its name from Metardus Heinzenberger from Bad Ragaz, who built the first wooden structure spanning the Alpine Rhine. This name reflects the region's local history and the skilled craftwork of earlier times.
The bridge is open daily for vehicle traffic and provides a direct connection between the two communities in the valley. Visitors can cross it on foot and take in views of the Alpine Rhine, with the riverside areas being particularly worth exploring.
During the winter of 2004, the iron structure from 1892 was replaced with a modern arched design that accounts for increased traffic patterns. This transformation shows how traditional crossing points can be updated with contemporary construction techniques.
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