The new bridge in Trzebów, a village in Poland's western Lubuskie region, promises to also enhance local infrastructure, and stands out as a marvel of engineering, according to media reports.
The bridge will link the U.S. Army bases in Żagań and Świętoszów, near Poland's western border with Germany.
Łukasz Ryng, the construction manager from Nowak-Mosty, the company handling the bridge works, has announced that the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
The cost of the project is estimated at over PLN 50 million (around USD 13 million).
This bridge is significant for its use of hybrid technology — a first of its kind, the designers say.
"This is the first bridge built using hybrid technology where the span of the river section exceeds 55 meters," said Ryng.
The technology allows for previously unattainable spans in reinforced concrete bridges. The design includes steel girders, engineered for improved cooperation between concrete and steel by incorporating composite joints within the steel-reinforced concrete girder.
The geometry of these girders is likened to the back of a crocodile, hence their nickname "crocodile girder."
Aside from military use, the bridge will also serve civilian vehicles and pedestrians daily, enhancing accessibility and connection between the two strategic locations.
Ryng underscored the uniqueness of the bridge's design, both in the context of Poland and globally, making it not only a crucial piece of infrastructure but also a landmark engineering achievement.
(rt/gs)
Source: interia.pl, tvn24.pl
