Construction type: Steel-arched bridge or ramp bridge in steel composite constructionBridge category: 60/30 according to DIN 1072Total length of the bridge: 344.00 mArched bridge spans: 66.00 mRamp bridge spans: 24.00/ 29.00/32.00/ 26.50/ 23.50/ 22.50/ 23.00/ 23.00 /23.00/23.00/ 20.50 mOverall height: varying, average 1.53 mSuperstructure bearings: cup and ball bearing
Main quantities:
Concrete: 7,500.00 m3
Reinforcing steel: 1,200.00 t
Constructional steel:
Arched bridge: 800.00 t
Ramp bridges: 475.00 t each
„Himmelsleiter“ (stairway) over the River Wupper connects Leverkusen districts in accordance with the latest safety requirements and provides an improved flood runoff.
The bridge was completed 20 months in advance of the agreed deadline as a result of a clever construction concept.
„Himmelsleiter“ (stairway) over the River Wupper connects Leverkusen districts in accordance with the latest safety requirements and provides an improved flood runoff.