Elbebrücke Dömitz, Steel arch bridge in Dömitz, Germany.
The Elbebrücke Dömitz is a steel arch bridge spanning the river with a length of nearly 1 kilometer and a height of 30 meters above the water surface. The structure rests on massive supports and is held together by a large arch that carries the entire crossing.
The current structure dates to 1992 and replaced an older bridge from 1936, which was Germany's first welded bridge of its kind. The earlier bridge was destroyed in 1945 and had to be rebuilt for modern traffic needs.
The bridge connects two riverside communities and is used daily by locals as a natural part of their lives. It shapes the local landscape and creates a visible bond between the two banks.
The bridge is the only road crossing in this section of the river and is used daily by car drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Crossing is straightforward with clear lanes, and the structure provides a stable path across the water.
Nearly 1,900 tons of steel were used in its construction along with millions of tons of supporting materials. The project was technically challenging due to the river's width and the need to create a structure that could handle modern traffic loads.
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