Metten motorway bridge

Metten · 1981

Metten motorway bridge
Hidden Gem

Autobahn infrastructure as pure diagram: span, pier, repeat—rhythm at 130 km/h.

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Year
1981
Coordinates
48.8436°, 12.8933°
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Visitor Guide

Visitor Tip

Find a safe roadside viewpoint—never stop on motorway shoulders. The bridge is best seen obliquely, not head-on.

Best Photo Spot

From a legal pull-off or nearby field path where the bridge is in side elevation, late afternoon for shadow on piers.

Access & Hours

No pedestrian access on the structure; view from public roads/paths only; free.

Insider Note

The ‘design’ is often the pier spacing strategy—an optimization between cost, construction, and ground conditions.

Time Needed

15–30 minutes

Design & Structure

Tessellation
Computational Process

Civil engineering optimization: standardized spans, prefabrication opportunities, and construction staging drive form.

Materiality

Pre/post-tensioned concrete—durability and speed of construction.

Structural Innovation

Serviceability and fatigue under heavy traffic are central—details at joints and bearings matter most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Metten motorway bridge located?+

Metten motorway bridge is located in Metten, Germany. Its coordinates are 48.8436°, 12.8933°.

When was Metten motorway bridge built?+

Metten motorway bridge was completed in 1981.

Can I visit Metten motorway bridge?+

Metten motorway bridge is a real building in Metten that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.