The Siebenbogen Bridge in the Rednitz Valley

Siebenbogen Bridge near Fürth (Photo: DB AG)

Bridge length:

187 m

(Graphic: DB AG)

1862	Bridge first built
1891	Extension of the single-track bridge to take three additional tracks
1899	Concrete extension on the south side for a fifth track for the Rangaubahn (Rangau Railway) to Cadolzburg
1970	Filled with concrete, overhead line masts relocated to gain space in the valley
2009-2010	New bridge on the north side for two tracks for the S-Bahn (rapid transit) line Extension with 20-metre spans. The design is based on that of the historic Siebenbogen Bridge.

German Unity Transport Project 8