For the first time in Germany, a new technology was applied to move the pillars of a 40,000-ton bridge with the help of hydraulics. This was reported by “Tagesschau”.
The special operation was carried out on a bridge over the A45 highway in the Rinsdorf valley. Engineers lifted six support pillars, each 70 meters tall, by two centimeters and placed Teflon plates beneath them. These plates served as bearings, and the entire structure was precisely moved through the use of special lubricants and hydraulic presses.
Interestingly, during this process, traffic on the second part of the bridge did not stop—it had concluded beforehand, and movement continued.
This method was used for the first time in Germany, and engineers suggest that with this technology, it will be possible to repair about 60 more old bridges in a short time and with less expense in the future.
The A45 is one of the most important highways in Germany, with approximately 60,000 vehicles, including many trucks, traveling on it daily.
