Barrandov Bridge

Barrandov Bridge (Czech: Barrandovský most) is a road bridge over the Vltava river in Prague, the Czech Republic. It is the most frequented road in whole country, over 136 000 cars ride over it daily. It is connects Braník (Prague 4) and Hlubočepy (Prague 5) (Barrandov) districts. The south part was built in 1983 and the north part in 1988. The brutalist bridge was designed by Karel Filsak, sculptures by Josef Klimeš.

Barrandov Bridge

Barrandovský most
Aerial view of Barrandov Bridge, photographed from the north
Coordinates 50°02′19″N 14°24′26″E
CarriesMotor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesVltava river
LocalePrague, Czech Republic
Characteristics
Materialconcrete
Total length352 m
Width40 to 55 m
Heightmax 15 m
Piers in water2
No. of lanes8
History
ArchitectKarel Filsak
Construction start1978
Construction end1988
Statistics
Daily traffic136 000 cars
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