Lanfranconi Bridge, Reinforced concrete bridge over Danube River in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Lanfranconi Bridge is a reinforced concrete structure spanning 766 meters across the Danube River and connecting different parts of Bratislava. It features dedicated lanes for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists as part of the city's main highway network.
Construction of this concrete bridge began in 1985, with the right section opening in 1990 and full completion occurring in 1992. It was built as a key part of expanding river crossing capacity during that period of city growth.
The name comes from the Lafranconi student dormitory and the surrounding quarter on the north bank, themselves named after the grounds and villa of Italian architect Enea Grazioso Lanfranconi (1850–1895); the villa was demolished to build the bridge. The family name is usually written Lanfranconi, but the quarter and dormitory used the form Lafranconi, and the bridge kept it until 2021, when the motorway company changed the signs to Most Lanfranconi.
The bridge is easily accessible with separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists alongside vehicle traffic. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, so planning your crossing time accordingly is helpful.
The bridge's hollow concrete structure carries a water main and a gas pipeline beneath the roadway, alongside the pedestrian and cycle walkways on both sides. Its deck reaches 11 metres thick at the central pier and tapers fan-like to 2.7 metres at the ends.
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