Fridolin bridge, Prestressed concrete road bridge in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland and Bad Säckingen, Germany
The Fridolin Bridge is a prestressed concrete structure that spans the Rhine River between Stein am Rhein in Switzerland and Bad Säckingen in Germany. It carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic and was designed using engineering methods suited to the river's conditions.
The bridge was built in 1979 and created a permanent crossing between Switzerland and Germany at this location. It replaced earlier methods of crossing and has shaped the region's infrastructure since then.
The bridge links two neighboring communities that share trade and daily life across the border. Locals use it regularly for work and social gatherings that bring the towns together.
The bridge allows both pedestrians and vehicles to cross the Rhine freely at any time. Walking across it offers a closer look at the structure and views of the river from different angles.
The bridge employs prestressed concrete techniques that allow it to span long distances without many support columns. This method makes it both economical and resilient to the river's forces.
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