Bascule bridge in Mainz

  • Structural engineering
  • Eiffage Infra-West

Client

Zollhafen Mainz GmbH & Co. KG, Mainz

Project volume

3.1 million EUR (in consortium)

Construction time

April 2016 - July 2017

Construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the harbour entrance to the customs and inland port of Mainz.

The movable bridge is designed as an integral 3-span structure, the steel superstructure is supported by reinforced concrete substructures. The bridge is designed as a double-leaf bascule bridge without counterweights.

Bridge structure:
Total span of the bascule bridge 63.30 m
Clear height: 5.27 m

  • Bridge construction and reinforced concrete work to create the parapets on the north and south jetties.
  • Production of the technical construction equipment (electrical and mechanical engineering)
  • Natural stone work on the parapets to be constructed and renovation and reconstruction of the historic abutments