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Obere Illerbrücken
A blend of historical engineering and modern function
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The Upper Iller Bridges in Kempten showcase the engineering prowess of the Royal Bavarian State Railways. Constructed between 1904 and 1906, these mass concrete bridges span the Iller at a 30° angle and form part of the Buchloe–Lindau-Insel railway line. Standing 36.5 meters high, they are among the largest of their kind globally.
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The bridges are considered the largest mass concrete bridges in the world.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1906
- Height
- 36.5 m
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