Troja Bridge

The Troja Bridge (2014) (Czech: Trojský most) is a bowstring arch bridge[2] in Prague that crosses the Vltava river. It opened to traffic in October 2014.[3] The bridge is 262 metres (860 ft) long. It was designed by Mott MacDonald and Koucky Architects,[4] and was constructed by Metrostav.[5] It connects the districts of Troja and Holešovice. The bridge is noted for slender arch and low height-to-span ratio.[2]

Troja Bridge
Coordinates50°6′44.1″N 14°26′10.15″E
CrossesVltava River
LocalePrague
Official nameTrojský most
Characteristics
DesignBowstring arch bridge
Total length262 metres (860 ft)
Longest span200.4 metres (657 ft)[1]
History
ArchitectKoucky Architects
DesignerMott MacDonald
Constructed byMetrostav
Construction end2014
OpenedOctober 2014
Location

References
  1. Janata, V.; Gregor, D.; Šašek, L.; Nehasil, P.; Wangler, T. (2012). "New Troja Bridge in Prague–Structural Solution of Steel Parts". Procedia Engineering. 40: 159–164. doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2012.07.073.
  2. Reina, Peter (May 20, 2013), Unusually Slender Arch Marks Prague Bridge, New York: McGraw Hill Financial, retrieved January 8, 2015
  3. Lazarová, Daniela (6 October 2014). "Trója Bridge opens to traffic". Radio Prague. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  4. "Troja bridge, Czech Republic". Mott MacDonald. 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  5. "Trojský most v Praze zatěžkalo 24 náklaďáků a čtyři tramvaje". Mladá fronta DNES (in Czech). 21 August 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.


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