Railway bridge over the Salzach

Project description

The new 3-span bridge with new river pier locations was built on the site of the existing 5-span steel bridge. A 3rd track for local traffic was added. The narrowing of the Salzach during construction was proven by model tests at the Graz University of Technology and allowed construction phases in the river during the winter months. An architect was called in to design the bridge. The high design standards had to be implemented in the detailed plans. The deep foundations in the Salzach were made in the protection of stone dams, sheet pile pits and partly under the old bridge. Catch dams made of sheet piles in the WL area. Station entrances were integrated into the abutments.

Client

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG

Timeframe

2004 – 2009

Construction term

2005 – 2010

Project share WERNER CONSULT Ingenieure

Project coordination of all 8 planners, study on bridge systems, hydraulic engineering coordination, tender design substructure, bidding and tendering, detailed design substructure, auxiliary construction measures, overall planning.