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Mangfall Bridge

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The Mangfall Bridge, completed in 1959, is located south of Munich, Germany. This high bridge features a central span of 106 meters (354 feet) and two side spans of 89 meters (295 feet). It is notable for its latticed truss walls made of prestressed concrete, a pioneering use of this material for such a design. The bridge also includes a unique two-tier deck, providing a lower level for pedestrians to enjoy views of the valley below. Ulrich Finsterwalder, a German engineer, developed the cantilever method for constructing bridges with prestressed concrete, and the Mangfall Bridge exemplifies this innovative approach.1

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