Schwandbach Bridge, tied-arch bridge over the Schwandbachgraben in Rüeggisberg in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
Schwandbach Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge that crosses a stream with a slim, elegant structural system. The span features a thin arched form that curves gently over the valley while maintaining sufficient space for vehicle traffic.
The bridge was built in the 1930s and represents a new approach to constructing concrete arch bridges. It ranks among the notable examples of this building technique from that period in Switzerland.
The bridge is easily accessible on foot and by vehicle with gentle surface conditions. You can walk across with clear sightlines and no sharp changes in level along the crossing.
The structure was designed by engineers specializing in highly efficient concrete constructions. The pairing of a thin arch with a broader deck shows innovative thinking about how forces flow through the structure.
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