VÖEST Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Linz, Austria
The VÖEST Bridge is a cable-stayed structure carrying traffic across the Danube River near Linz, connecting the city on both sides of the waterway. The bridge features a single tall pylon with cables radiating downward to support a steel box girder deck that carries vehicles.
The bridge was built between 1968 and 1972 to improve traffic flow across the Danube near Linz. Its construction reflected the infrastructure development needs of Austria during that decade.
The bridge serves as an example of modern engineering achievements in Upper Austria, connecting the districts of Urfahr and Linz across the Danube River.
The bridge is accessible by car and carries regular traffic, so it is best observed from nearby viewpoints rather than on foot during busy hours. Visiting during quieter times of day allows for better photographs and a clearer view of the structure.
The structure features a single steel pylon supporting a steel box girder deck through a system of cables, demonstrating advanced construction methods of the 1970s.
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