Future of the wooden bridge in Forchheim-Reuth: Renewal is pending!

In Forchheim-Reuth beginnen am 16. und 17. Juni Bauuntersuchungen zur Erneuerung der maroden Holzbrücke.
Building examinations for renewing the ailing wooden bridge begin in Forchheim-Reuth on June 16 and 17. (Symbolbild/MW)

Future of the wooden bridge in Forchheim-Reuth: Renewal is pending!

In Forchheim-Reuth, the wooden bridge, often also referred to as "bridge structure 36", faces a serious change. After more than 35 years and numerous maintenance measures, she is threatened with the final. As the North Bavarian News have been so massive that a renewal has become essential.

On June 16 and 17, construction examinations initially begin to determine the soil characteristic for the planned new building. Already in the January meeting of the planning and environmental committee it was decided that the suitability and stability of the bridge are severely restricted. At the last main exam on June 26, 2024, considerable defects were found, which seriously endanger traffic safety. The year 2020 also left its mark - a yoke of the bridge had to be supported at the time by means of a sheet pile walls.

important transport connections

This wooden bridge is a central connection for cyclists between Reuth and Gosberg. Your condition is not only in need of renovation, but also a clear sign of how important timely renewal is to ensure long -term security. In addition to the main bridge, a second dirt road bridge over the stream is also waiting for its renewal. This was classified in 1996 with a load -bearing capacity of nine tons and could no longer accommodate today's traffic.

The statics of wooden bridges are a complex topic. Standards such as the DIN EN 1995-1-1 treat the dimensioning and construction of timber buildings, which will be important for the planning of the new bridge. In particular, taking into account snow loads and wind loads as well as the wood protection standards are crucial for the longevity of this type of building.

A look at the history of the Forchheim wooden bridge shows that wood as 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 specially designed for cycling, there are also numerous other wooden bridges in Bavaria, which are often considered architectural masterpieces, such as the longest wooden bridge in Europe.

For the citizens of Forchheim-Reuth, it is clear: there is something in the Argen. It is to be hoped that the first measures for renewal will be carried out as quickly as possible so that the bridge will continue to offer a 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.

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OrtForchheim-Reuth, Deutschland
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