Location
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Owner
Regionalverband Ruhr, Essen
Completed on
2009
Scope of our work
appraisal, schematic design, conceptual design, detailed design, construction design, tender documents preparation and participation, erection analysis, engineering technologies check
Architect
schlaich bergermann und partner
The bridge is perfectly embedded in the surrounding road and path network as well as the Erzbahntrasse which leads from the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum to the Grimberg port in Gelsenkirchen. In a circular form it crosses over the Rhine-Herne-Channel. The asymmetric suspension elegantly and significantly marks the end point of the Erzbahntrasse. The ramps follow the path network and the structural clearances for the paths and the canal are taken into account, which then lead tangential to the main bridge’s circle. A tensioned pylon of 45 m height on the northern bank supports the whole bridge structure. The superstructure consists of a steel box girder with concrete slabs for the bridge deck that are connected monolithically with the supports. This gives the structure a singular constructional appearance that produces a clear and transparent design.
Length bridge: 153 m
Total span: 141 m
Length ramp south: 35 m
Length ramp north: 37 m
Width: 3 m
Height mast: 40 m (+ 5 m mast top)
Awards: Footbridge Award 2011
: Deutscher Brückenbaupreis 2012 (nominated)
Length bridge: 153 m
Total span: 141 m
Length ramp south: 35 m
Length ramp north: 37 m
Width: 3 m
Height mast: 40 m (+ 5 m mast top)
Awards: Footbridge Award 2011
: Deutscher Brückenbaupreis 2012 (nominated)
Footbridge Harbour Grimberg
schlaich bergermann und partner / Michael Zimmermann
schlaich bergermann und partner / Michael Zimmermann
schlaich bergermann und partner / Michael Zimmermann
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