Pierre Pflimlin Bridge, Cantilever road bridge between Neuried and Eschau, Germany and France.
The Pierre Pflimlin Bridge connects Neuried in Germany with Eschau in France, spanning the Rhine River for approximately 918 meters. The structure uses a cantilever design made of reinforced concrete with a central span of around 205 meters.
The bridge was completed in 2002 and aimed to strengthen the connection between France and Germany across the Rhine. It was named after a French politician who championed Franco-German cooperation during the post-war period.
The bridge bears the name of Pierre Pflimlin, a French politician who influenced the development of French-German relations during the post-war period.
The bridge has separate lanes for cars, pedestrians, and bicycles and connects the French motorway network with Germany's A5. It is passable around the clock and serves as a major transport link between both countries.
The bridge's pier foundations reach about 50 meters deep and are engineered to withstand earthquakes and potential ship collisions. This special design makes it one of the most resilient river crossings in the region.
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