Trough bridge in Bautzen

Pedestrian and cyclists' bridge across the Spree

Client: City of Bautzen

Year of construction: 2002

Dimensions:
Length: 24,00 m
Width: 1,60 m

Construction: Trough bridge with main girders made of spruce glulam, lateral cladding with douglas fir

Our service:  Conception and design, structural calculation, construction work

Description:

This bridge construction was less expensive and technically more advanced than a planned steel construction. This project shows not only the environmental but also the economical advantages of a timber bridge. The construction convinces with a complete protection of the supporting timber structure. The pair of glulam main girders are covered laterally and on the top - the cross beams are made of galvanised steel. The decking is made of larch planks which are easy to replace if any damage occurs.


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