Rethebrücke Hamburg
Description
The Rethe Bascule Bridge, a new highlight of civil construction, is one of Europe’s largest road bridges and Europe’s largest railway bridge, with spans of 104.2 m between the pivot bearings. The bridge’s structure is composed of four truss girders, with every bridge side tapering to the middle of the bridge. At the closed position, a special finger construction in the middle of the bridge allows the transfer of positive moments without any mechanical locking system.
Statement of the jury
An elegantly realised bridge featuring a clear and modern design that blends seamlessly into the landscape.
Winner
Excellent Communications Design
Urban Space and Infrastructure