Šibenik bridge, Reinforced concrete arch bridge in Šibenik, Croatia.
Šibenik Bridge spans the Krka River for 390 meters and stands 30.8 meters high with a hollow box design in its cross-section. It carries the D8 national road and handles both local and tourist traffic.
The bridge was built between 1964 and 1966 under the direction of engineer Ilija Stojadinovic and constructed by Mostogradnja. It introduced new techniques for reinforced concrete arch bridges, reflecting engineering progress at that time.
The bridge forms a daily connection between neighborhoods, bringing parts of the city into regular contact with each other. It has become a familiar reference point for residents navigating through Šibenik.
The bridge can be viewed well from both sides of the Krka River, offering different perspectives of its structure and height. Visiting at different times of day shows how light plays across the concrete surface.
The bridge sustained grenade damage during the 1991 conflict but remained open to traffic despite impacts on its concrete surfaces. Marks from this period are still visible today for those who look closely.
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