We participated in the realization of the steel components of the footbridge over the Elbe River in Hradec Králové, which received the prestigious “Czech Architecture Award 2024″. Our scope of supply included steel segments of the load-bearing structure, railings, and other steel elements contributing to the unique architectural expression of the entire structure.
The footbridge was designed as an elegant pedestrian and cycling connection between the two banks of the Elbe River, situated between the Labský Bridge and Tyrš Bridge. The transparent steel-concrete structure enhances the visual openness of the space and naturally integrates into the surrounding urban environment.
The load-bearing structure of the footbridge is designed as a slender prestressed segmental deck supported by an external cable system. The walking surface is formed by a concrete structure, while the segments above the individual supports are made of steel. These segments also serve as anchoring points for the external support cables with a diameter of 130 mm. The forces from the external cables are transferred into the concrete segments through steel frames. The structure is supported on spherical bearings at the abutments. The steel segment above pier P2 is rigidly connected to the substructure, while the forces from the load-bearing structure are transferred through a shear key and stainless steel rods. The footbridge structure spans a total distance of more than 100 metres and asymmetrically divides the bridge into two spans. The main span of 69 m crosses the river itself, while the secondary span of 33 m extends above the riverside area.
Technical parameters:
Bridge span length: 101.300 m / Total bridge length: 123.060 m / Span arrangement: 69.00 + 33.00 m / Footbridge width: 4.5 m
