Elbebrücke Bad Schandau

The Elbebrücke spans 292 meters across the Elbe River with a main section of 100 meters and maintains a width of 13.85 meters for vehicles and pedestrians.

The construction of this prestressed concrete bridge in 1977 replaced the previous Karola Bridge from 1877, responding to increased traffic demands in the region.

The bridge forms part of Bundesstrasse 172, connecting communities on both sides of the Elbe River and supporting local transportation networks in Saxon Switzerland.

Since November 2024, the bridge remains closed due to structural concerns, requiring drivers to make detours to crossings in Pirna or Děčín, Czech Republic.

The structure incorporates Hennigsdorfer prestressing steel, which requires specific monitoring due to its sensitivity to stress-induced cracking under certain conditions.

Location: Bad Schandau

Inception: 1977

Part of: Bundesstraße 172

GPS coordinates: 50.92220,14.13610

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29