Maintalbrücke Gemünden, Railway bridge in Gemünden am Main, Germany
The Maintalbrücke Gemünden is a railway viaduct stretching roughly 800 meters across the Main Valley and rising about 27 meters above the riverbed. The structure uses prestressed concrete technology and crosses the Main River with a main span of about 135 meters without intermediate supports in the water.
The viaduct was built between 1982 and 1984 as part of the new Hannover-Würzburg high-speed rail line, created to bridge a difficult river valley crossing. Rail operations began in 1988, making it a key link in Germany's network for rapid train travel.
The bridge has become a defining feature of the local landscape since its completion and is experienced daily by travelers passing through the Main Valley by train. It serves as a practical connection that residents and visitors rely on without usually giving it much thought.
The bridge is used daily by trains and can be viewed from nearby riverbanks or local vantage points in the area. Travelers experience it best by taking a train crossing or walking to viewing spots along the valley sides.
The bridge was the site of speed record trials in 1988 for the new train fleet, where trains surpassed 400 kilometers per hour. These tests demonstrated the technical capabilities of the newly constructed rail line.
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