Kochertalbrücke: Germany's highest masterpiece of engineering building
Kochertalbrücke: Germany's highest masterpiece of engineering building
The Kochertal Bridge, which enthronates majestically over the Kochertal in the Schwäbisch Hall district, not only represents the highest bridge in Germany, but is also an outstanding example of modern engineering and architectural sophistication. This impressive construction rises to a proud 185 meters and has been spanned for more than four decades the busy A6 that Heilbronn connects with Nuremberg.
The bridge, which has a total length of 1,128 meters, was built between 1976 and 1979 and released for traffic on December 18, 1979. The construction companies Züblin, Dywidag and Wayss & Freytag carried out the construction work, and the original costs were around 79.2 million DM, which today corresponds to around 90.7 million euros. The bridge is so important that it is even immortalized in the coat of arms of the Braunsbach community.
renovation and meaning of the bridge
In order to keep the Kochertal Bridge in a perfect condition, extensive repair work was carried out between 2013 and 2015. The federal government and the country invested around 22.4 million euros. Transport Minister Winfried Hermann emphasized the importance of the bridge in the traffic system after the renovation work was completed. The repair was even awarded the German Bridge Construction Prize in 2016.
In addition, the Kochertal Bridge is also considered a masterpiece of engineering. Steffen Bilger, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, was impressed during the renovation celebrations about the construction quality and the impressive height of the bridge. The local conditions also offer a unique backdrop that rounds off the entire experience.
The technical construction of the bridge has not only practical, but also aesthetic importance. It even overwhelms the Ulm Münster, the highest church tower in the world, by six meters. So it is not only a traffic junction, but also a landmark that is of great importance to both locals and tourists.
The monument is not only a symbol of modern engineering, but is also accompanied by a bridge museum in Geislingen, which documents the history and the technical details of the impressive project.
In summary, it can be said that the Kochertal Bridge not only represents an important traffic connection connection, but also forms an important part of the cultural heritage of the Baden-Württemberg region. Their status as the highest bridge in Germany underlines engineering and innovative strength, which has flowed into these monumental construction in recent decades. Further information on the bridge can be found at www.merkur.de .
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