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Küstrin-Kietz Rail Crossing
Küstrin-Kietz Rail Crossing
Küstrin-Kietz, Küstriner Vorland, Germany
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Küstrin-Kietz Rail Crossing
Küstrin-Kietz, Küstriner Vorland, Germany
Won following a two-stage international competition, the project comprises two slender and elegant bridge structures. The 266m-long main crossing replaces a derelict, 1926 single-track truss with a distinctive 130m network arch spanning the Oder River. With its crown positioned above the demarcation line of the border, the steel structure acts as a landmark that highlights the importance of the location and welcomes travelers between the two countries. The result is a filigree network arch which blends seamlessly into the continuous three-span eastern approach on the Polish side.
This innovative structure is also the world's first rail bridge to employ carbon hangers for significant load-bearing elements, reducing the weight of the bridge and cutting the amount of steel and concrete used.
The less dramatic, but equally important, 176m Odervorflut bridge crosses a flood relief canal 500m west of the main crossing and is designed with similar architectural features to the main bridge. Part of the overall project is also the renewal of the track system in a section of 1,250m in length.
Together, the crossings will help to increase line capacity and shorten travel times by allowing a maximum permissible speed of 120km/h, enabling the revival of rail travel both regionally and internationally. In the long term, this will help reduce road traffic and contribute to the mobility shift towards more sustainable means of transportation.
This innovative structure is also the world's first rail bridge to employ carbon hangers for significant load-bearing elements, reducing the weight of the bridge and cutting the amount of steel and concrete used.
The less dramatic, but equally important, 176m Odervorflut bridge crosses a flood relief canal 500m west of the main crossing and is designed with similar architectural features to the main bridge. Part of the overall project is also the renewal of the track system in a section of 1,250m in length.
Together, the crossings will help to increase line capacity and shorten travel times by allowing a maximum permissible speed of 120km/h, enabling the revival of rail travel both regionally and internationally. In the long term, this will help reduce road traffic and contribute to the mobility shift towards more sustainable means of transportation.
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