Dunkeltalbrücke, Railway bridge in Goldisthal, Germany
The Dunkeltalbrücke spans 291 meters across a valley with a central arch measuring 141 meters, reaching a height of 65 meters above ground level.
Construction of this bridge, part of the Nuremberg-Erfurt high-speed railway line, commenced in 2010 with a budget of 70 million euros and finished in 2013.
The bridge represents German engineering excellence in railway infrastructure, connecting major urban centers through the mountainous region of Southern Thuringia.
Trains on this double-track bridge travel at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour, making it essential for modern rail transportation between Nuremberg and Erfurt.
The bridge structure incorporates 1300 tons of reinforced steel and 145 tons of prestressed steel, with pillars that taper upward at a 70:1 ratio.
Location: Goldisthal
Inception: 2013
Part of: Nuremberg Hbf–Erfurt Hbf high-speed railway
GPS coordinates: 50.51440,10.99390
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:48
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