Elztalbrücke, Girder bridge in Kaifenheim, Germany.
The Elztalbrücke is a road bridge spanning the Elz valley between Kaifenheim and Kehrig. It features a concrete structure supported by tall octagonal pillars that rise prominently above the landscape.
The structure was built in the 1960s as part of regional infrastructure development. It connected two communities and formed a key component of highway expansion during that era.
The bridge represents German engineering excellence through its structural design, incorporating eleven fields with varying support spans and concrete hollow sections.
The bridge surface can become slippery when wet. Pedestrians should be aware that the structure is primarily designed for vehicle traffic.
The structure features a special construction method with a thick concrete slab that varies in thickness from the edges toward the center. This engineering detail is particularly striking when viewed from below.
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