Langenzersdorf intake structure

The Langenzersdorf intake structure is a water management facility spanning the New Danube in Klosterneuburg with an integrated footbridge for pedestrians. The installation uses prestressed concrete and serves both flood control and pedestrian crossing functions simultaneously.

Built and completed in 1975, this facility represented a major step forward in flood management along the Danube River. It was created as part of a broader program to protect the Klosterneuburg area from water-related hazards.

The structure integrates with Klosterneuburg's landscape, where vineyards and historical buildings define the surrounding environment.

The location is easy to access and provides pedestrians with direct passage across the footbridge, which remains open in most weather conditions. The area is openly accessible, allowing visitors to observe the facility's operations from different vantage points.

The facility merges three separate functions into a single structure: water flow regulation, pedestrian crossing, and flood protection simultaneously. This combination makes it an unusual engineering solution that blends technical efficiency with public accessibility.