As a pilot project for IBA (Internationale Bauausstellung / International Architecture Exhibition) a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists was built in Oberhausen-Ripshorst.
The Ripshorst bridge is a welded steel structure. The deck is supported by an arch-tube which spans about 78 m over the Rhein-Herne-Channel. According to the bended deck the arch is not only curved in elevation, but also double-curved in plan, in order to the different directions of the struts. The tubes are connected with steel castings.
The Ripshorst bridge is a welded steel structure. The deck is supported by an arch-tube which spans about 78 m over the Rhein-Herne-Channel. According to the bended deck the arch is not only curved in elevation, but also double-curved in plan, in order to the different directions of the struts. The tubes are connected with steel castings.
- Location
Oberhausen, Germany
- Architect
Diekmann und Lohaus, Hannover
- Cooperation
Dr. Pelle, Ingenieurbüro für Bauwesen, Dortmund
- Client
Kommunalverband Ruhrgebiet KVR, Essen
- Contractor
Strabag, Hoch- und Ingenieurbau, Essen; E. Rüter GmbH, Dortmund
- Our Scope of Work
conceptual design, construction design, site supervision
- Length 130 m
- Height of deck 30 cm
- Strut diameter 80 - 220 mm
- Cast steel 36 t
- Width 3 m
- Arch diameter 370 - 550 mm
- Rolled steel 120 t
