Glemstalviadukt, bridge in Schwieberdingen
The Glemstalviadukt is a road bridge made of reinforced concrete in Schwieberdingen that spans across the Glems valley. The structure stretches about 280 meters long and stands roughly 38 meters tall, supported by large concrete arches that carry the roadway from below.
The bridge was constructed between 1960 and 1962 by engineers Hermann Bay and Wilhelm Tiedje in response to growing traffic demands during the post-war period. Its completion represented a key moment in regional infrastructure development and significantly improved transportation connections in the area.
The bridge carries Bundesstraße 10 and is accessible to both pedestrians and vehicles, though parking opportunities nearby are limited. The best way to explore it is from below the structure or from adjacent paths, where you can see the architectural features more clearly.
The structure was designed with what engineers call a network of interlocking arches that distribute weight and pressure evenly across the entire span. This engineering approach made it a modern solution for its time and remains a notable example of efficient bridge design from the 1960s.
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