Elster Viaduct, Stone arch bridge in Weischlitz, Germany.
The Elster Viaduct spans across the White Elster valley, carrying the Bundesautobahn 72 through eastern Germany with its stone arches and granite foundations.
Construction started in 1937 but halted during World War II, remaining incomplete until German reunification when work resumed in 1990 and finished in 1993.
The bridge exemplifies German engineering from the early 20th century through its combination of traditional stonework and modern highway requirements.
The viaduct serves as a vital transportation link on the A72 motorway, connecting communities and facilitating regional traffic flow between major urban centers.
The structure required extensive preliminary investigations before its completion could commence following decades of abandonment in a restricted area of East Germany.
Location: Weischlitz
Inception: September 6, 1993
Height: 60 m
Length: 503.5 m
Address: Pirk
GPS coordinates: 50.42840,12.07080
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:17
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