Crumbling Infrastructure: Experts: Megacosts Often Avoidable Due to Marauded Bridges
In 2025 it hit the Ringbahnbrücke in Berlin, in 2024 the Elbbrücke in Bad Schandau, in 2021 the Rahmede Valley Bridge in Sauerland
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In 2025 it hit the Ringbahnbrücke in Berlin, in 2024 the Elbbrücke in Bad Schandau, in 2021 the Rahmede Valley Bridge in Sauerland. Due to damage to the structure, it was closed and demolished at short notice in the spring of 2025. The million-dollar new building is to be completed in the first half of 2027.
Furthermore, Under the traffic lights government of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP, the Ministry of Transport had covered 4,000 bridges of motorways that are particularly important for transport but in need of modernization. This applies in particular to the motorway network. “The current situation is not a sudden problem, but the result of a long-term development.” “Build and forget” strategy Many bridges were built after the Second World War and were designed to last for 80 years, Marx said. The track, footpaths and cycle paths of the Bonn North Bridge are no longer allowed to be used since the beginning of June.
In addition, About half of the bridges that would be demolished could be renovated - which saves considerable costs. “The relevant parts have to be repaired, but the bridge doesn’t have to look brand new.” Classen is also convinced that not every bridge must be replaced immediately. “In many buildings, intelligent condition assessment can help to efficiently stagger measures.” When replacing bridges, on the other hand, the biggest challenge is often planning, approval and awarding.
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In 2025 it hit the Ringbahnbrücke in Berlin, in 2024 the Elbbrücke in Bad Schandau, in 2021 the Rahmede Valley Bridge in Sauerland.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDue to damage to the structure, it was closed and demolished at short notice in the spring of 2025.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe million-dollar new building is to be completed in the first half of 2027.
reliability low1/2 sourcesUnder the traffic lights government of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP, the Ministry of Transport had covered 4,000 bridges of motorways that are particularly important for transport but in need of modernization.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis applies in particular to the motorway network. “The current situation is not a sudden problem, but the result of a long-term development.” “Build and forget” strategy Many bridges were built after the Second World War and were designed to last for 80 years, Marx said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe track, footpaths and cycle paths of the Bonn North Bridge are no longer allowed to be used since the beginning of June.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAbout half of the bridges that would be demolished could be renovated - which saves considerable costs. “The relevant parts have to be repaired, but the bridge doesn’t have to look brand new.” Classen is also convinced that not every bridge must be replaced immediately. “In many buildings, intelligent condition assessment can help to efficiently stagger measures.” When replacing bridges, on the other hand, the biggest challenge is often planning, approval and awarding.
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