Bridge at Willy-Brandt-Strasse in Wesel

As part of the three-track expansion of the railway line between Emmerich and Oberhausen, at construction section Voerde-Friedrichsfeld/Wesel, the road bridge Willy-Brandt-Strasse is being renewed. The existing prestressed concrete bridge is too narrow for the additional railway track and will thus be replaced by a modern truss arch bridge with a directly drivable modular deck slab from company Max Bögl. The use of weather-resistant structural steel significantly reduces maintenance needs as corrosion protection maintenance is no longer required in the area of the railway line. At the same time, the modular construction method is more efficient in terms of construction time, does not require a temporary bridge and provides a long-lasting structure.

The steel superstructure was assembled next to the location and brought into its final position by so-called SPMT axles. So far it is the largest structure with a deck slab in modular method. Company Max Bögl has obtained a type approval certificate which means an individual case approval is no longer required.