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Future of the wooden bridge in Forchheim-Reuth: renewal is coming!
In Forchheim-Reuth, construction investigations to replace the dilapidated wooden bridge will begin on June 16th and 17th.
Future of the wooden bridge in Forchheim-Reuth: renewal is coming!
In Forchheim-Reuth, the wooden bridge, often referred to as “Bridge Structure 36”, is facing a serious upheaval. After more than 35 years and numerous maintenance measures, it is threatened with final demise. As the North Bavarian News According to reports, the damage to the bridge is so severe that a replacement has become unavoidable.
Construction investigations will begin on June 16th and 17th to determine the soil parameters for the planned new building. It was already decided at the January meeting of the planning and environmental committee that the suitability and stability of the bridge are severely limited. The last main inspection on June 26, 2024 revealed significant deficiencies that seriously endanger road safety. The year 2020 also left its mark - one yoke of the bridge had to be supported using sheet piling.
Important transport links
This wooden bridge represents a central connection for cyclists between Reuth and Gosberg. Its condition is not only in need of renovation, but also a clear sign of how important timely renewal is to ensure long-term safety. In addition to the main bridge, a second dirt road bridge over the stream is also waiting to be renovated. This was classified in 1996 with a load capacity of nine tons and could no longer accommodate today's traffic.
The statics of wooden bridges is a complex topic. Norms like that DIN EN 1995-1-1 deal with the dimensioning and construction of wooden structures, which will be important for the planning of the new bridge. In particular, the consideration of snow loads and wind loads as well as wood protection standards are crucial for the longevity of this type of structure.
A look at the history of the Forchheim wooden bridge shows that wood as a building material often requires recurring maintenance measures in order to meet the high requirements in terms of stability and traffic safety. While this bridge was designed specifically for bicycle traffic, there are also numerous other wooden bridges in Bavaria that are often considered architectural masterpieces, such as the longest wooden bridge in Europe.
For the citizens of Forchheim-Reuth it is clear: something is wrong here. It remains to be hoped that the first renovation measures will be carried out as quickly as possible so that the bridge will continue to offer safe passage, especially for cyclists, in the future. This is the only way to secure the important connection between the two districts in the long term.