Rheinbrücke Eglisau, Arch bridge in Eglisau, Switzerland.
The Rheinbrücke Eglisau is a concrete arch bridge crossing the Rhine River near Eglisau with three main spans. The structure stretches 130 meters and was built using reinforced concrete arches to span the river.
Wooden bridges had crossed the Rhine at this location since 1240, but were destroyed over time. The current concrete arch bridge was built between 1914 and 1918 and opened to traffic in September 1919.
The bridge represents a connection point between communities in the Bülach District, facilitating interactions and exchanges between residents of different municipalities in Zürich canton.
The bridge has two traffic lanes, a bicycle path, and a pedestrian walkway for all types of users. It serves as a practical crossing point for drivers, cyclists, and people on foot between the two banks.
The bridge foundations extend 30 meters below the road surface, built using a special caisson construction technique. This deep foundation was necessary to withstand the strong currents of the Rhine.
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