Hardbrücke, Road bridge in Industriequartier, Zürich, Switzerland.
Hardbrücke is a concrete viaduct in Zürich that crosses the Sihl River, railway tracks, and multiple roads to connect the city's northern and southern sections. The structure spans about 1,350 meters and is constructed from prestressed concrete.
Built between 1969 and 1972, this concrete bridge replaced an earlier steel truss structure from 1897. The new construction was needed because traffic demands in the city had grown significantly.
The area surrounding this structure has become a hub for creative businesses, nightlife venues, and community gardens. This transformation shows how industrial zones can gain new cultural meaning for residents and visitors.
The structure carries around 70,000 vehicles daily and provides separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists to move safely. Tram lines integrated between different levels connect various parts of the city.
This structure intersects with the nearby Wipkingerbrücke at different heights, creating a multi-layered transport system above the river and railway. The interplay of these two bridges forms a distinctive engineering arrangement rarely seen in cities.
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