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Bridge over the River Elbe

Czech Republic

As part of this large-scale project, the contracting consortium of SMP and Metrostav erected the 585 m long Prosmyky Bridge across the River Elbe. This ambitious construction project marked the world debut for the newly developed Doka cantilever forming traveller.

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Bridge over the River Elbe near Litoměřice

Project data

Year of completion: 2009
Project duration: 15 Months
Country: Czech Republic
Address: Litoměřice
Town or city: Litoměřice
Contractors: SMP & Metrostav
Structure: Bridge
Type of structure: Cantilevering

Pillar/column

Construction method: Conical

Bridge deck/superstructure

Construction method: Straight
Cross-sectional shape: Single-cell box girder – slanted webs
Number of spans: 7
Longest span: 151 m
Number of piers: 6
Width of bridge (superstructure): 14.5 m
Number of casting sections: 61
Cycle time: 5 -day cycle

Systems used

Large-area formwork Top 50 Ladder system XS Guard rails Load-bearing tower Staxo 100 Cantilever forming traveller Multi-trip packaging Form ties/Suspension cones