Vulnerable and dangerous: Around 16,000 marauding bridges in Germany

According to a report, the need for renovation of maraudous bridges in Germany is much higher than the federal government assumed. Around 16,000 bridges are considered dilapidated.

The most recent warnings of an expert have already been confirmed: once again, a German bridge threatens to collapse. The Damashkeplatz ring bridge in Magdeburg (Saxony-Anhalt) has been completely closed for safety reasons since 15 April – all road users are affected by the restrictions that result from it. Repair of the bridge is no longer possible, it must be demolished and replaced by a temporary bridge. For decades, the federal and state gov…

Collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, closures of Elbbrücken in Saxony, now the demolition of two important motorway bridges in Berlin – it is only the tip of the iceberg. Experts have found out.

As an investigation has now shown, Germany's bridges are maroder than previously assumed. They were built mostly in the 1970s and are not designed for today's traffic and today's heavy cars (SUV). So you should start with the bridges if you want to bring Germany's infrastructure to front, because the most beautiful road is of no use to you when the journey ends at the next bridge. If then the bridges are renovated, however, it would be important…

More than 16,000 bridges in Germany are marode – a remediation dam that could cripple traffic. Why is the "bridge booster" and what consequences does it have? More than 16,000 bridges in Germany are marode – a remediation dam that could cripple traffic. Why is the "bridge booster" stalling and what consequences does it have?

Here is the next dilapidated bridge, please very much: Since Tuesday, the bridge over Damashkeplatz has been closed in Magdeburg for security reasons. The reason is massive damage to the struts – including wire breaks and cracks. The bridge has shown massive damage during the deep tests. On Monday afternoon, the city administration initiated a special examination with experts who assessed the situation as very critical.The contribution of German…