The unique Magdeburg water bridge

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Sometimes it seems that nothing new can not come up with in bridge construction. Everything is already created. But it turns out not all. Have a wonderful bridge on which bus and train travel and steamships-freighters and barges float. Fantasy, turned into reality, the aqueduct of modernity – the Magdeburg water bridge. The analogue of this structure is not in Europe.Magdeburg water bridgeHistory of construction

The Idea of this, surprised the world, buildings have arisen in the minds of the Germans back in 1877. The idea was that they wanted to mix the channels Mitteland and the Elbe-Havel-Kanal, building of the Magdeburg water bridge. Design began 42 years later. And yet 21 years later, began construction of the bridge. But two wars, then division of Germany into East and West, years «cold war” “frozen” the construction site for years to come. And only when Germany reunited, the government of the country decided to resume the construction of strategically important object. In 1997, the process has moved forward. It's been six years and the largest canal bridge over the Elbe river, uniting the former FRG and GDR were built. In October 2003, the Magdeburg water bridge in Germany was commissioned, he began to take the first barge. The construction of the facility the state spent more than 500 million euros. Width built-in water paintings – 34 meters and the depth of a channel - more than 4 meters.

Magdeburg water bridge in GermanyBridge Magdeburg

The Appearance of this bridge has played a huge role in inland navigation in Germany. The movement of dry cargo easier, they no longer had to go to the Elbe. The Magdeburg water bridge linked the port of Berlin and industrial facilities and the harbour on the Rhine. After all, before the construction of the bridge channels were located on both sides of the Elbe, and, most importantly, above its current. To switch from one channel to another had to implement a loop 12 miles long and to waiting Elevator trip down to the river and rise in another channel a lot of time. Also carried out large expenses on overloaded barges due to low water level in the river. 

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bridge Magdeburg

The Magdeburg water bridge is 918 meters have solved these problems. His segment, which is “hanging” on stilts over the river – 228 meters. Over land is the majority (690 metres) this fantastic navigable aqueduct of modernity. Guests of Magdeburg and the local residents around the pedestrian and cycle paths, which are provided to the bridge. Here you can Park your car and visit the Museum, where it will be interesting to see the history of the bridge. Who wants to, he can walk on the only ship lift in the world, while on Board a pleasure boat. When you look at the bridge not to say that it is beautiful. He's short and stocky, like a hero. What is the structure attracts the attention of tourists? For those who appreciate engineering projects, the bridge is a real puzzle, embodied in life. How literate should be the engineers and physicists to design a unique bridge that can withstand the additional weight of loaded ships and barges with a length of 85 meters and a draft up to 2 meters with the water in the channel!


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