Rahmede Viaduct, Highway bridge in Lüdenscheid, Germany.
The Rahmede Viaduct extends 453 meters across the valley, reaching a height of 75 meters and supporting multiple traffic lanes on Bundesautobahn 45.
Built in 1968 as part of Germany's expanding motorway network, the bridge connected communities in North Rhine-Westphalia until its closure in December 2021.
The structure represents German engineering principles of the 1960s, integrating transportation infrastructure within the natural landscape of Märkischer Kreis.
The viaduct required 300 pounds of explosives for its controlled demolition in May 2023, following structural concerns that led to its permanent closure.
This infrastructure project stands as the largest bridge ever demolished in Germany, marking a significant moment in the country's transportation history.
Location: Lüdenscheid
Inception: 1968
Height: 75 m
Length: 453 m
Width: 31.75 m
GPS coordinates: 51.24944,7.62028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:40
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