Troja Bridge
The Troja Bridge (2014) (Czech: Trojský most) is a bowstring arch bridge[2] in Prague that crosses the Vltava river. It opened to traffic in October 2014.[3] The bridge is 262 metres (860 ft) long. It was designed by Mott MacDonald and Koucky Architects,[4] and was constructed by Metrostav.[5] It connects the districts of Troja and Holešovice. The bridge is noted for slender arch and low height-to-span ratio.[2]
Troja Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 50°6′44.1″N 14°26′10.15″E |
| Crosses | Vltava River |
| Locale | Prague |
| Official name | Trojský most |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Bowstring arch bridge |
| Total length | 262 metres (860 ft) |
| Longest span | 200.4 metres (657 ft)[1] |
| History | |
| Architect | Koucky Architects |
| Designer | Mott MacDonald |
| Constructed by | Metrostav |
| Construction end | 2014 |
| Opened | October 2014 |
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References
- Janata, V.; Gregor, D.; Šašek, L.; Nehasil, P.; Wangler, T. (2012). "New Troja Bridge in Prague–Structural Solution of Steel Parts". Procedia Engineering. 40: 159–164. doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2012.07.073.
- Reina, Peter (May 20, 2013), Unusually Slender Arch Marks Prague Bridge, New York: McGraw Hill Financial, retrieved January 8, 2015
- Lazarová, Daniela (6 October 2014). "Trója Bridge opens to traffic". Radio Prague. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- "Troja bridge, Czech Republic". Mott MacDonald. 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- "Trojský most v Praze zatěžkalo 24 náklaďáků a čtyři tramvaje". Mladá fronta DNES (in Czech). 21 August 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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