How does the lightweight, curved steel structure connect Bramsche’s city center with new areas and transport hubs while promoting green mobility?

Design Concept

The design concept focuses on achieving a high consistency between design and construction, resulting in a structure that is both elegant and resource-efficient.

• Form: The bridge features an elegant and curved form that blends harmoniously into the urban landscape.
• Landmark Potential: Its distinctive, curved shape has the potential to create a new identifier for the city of Bramsche.
• Efficiency: The structure is fundamentally designed to be a resource-efficient landmark by achieving its goal using a minimum of material.

Structure and Engineering

The 240.00 m long steel structure is designed for efficiency across varying spans.

• Supports: The bridge deck rests on seven piers and two abutments.
• Span Detail: In the area above the railway tracks, where there is a large span, a central girder is provided as an overlay to ensure structural stability and minimize material use elsewhere.
• Walkway: The deck uses a common path for walking and cycling, except over the railway tracks where the bridge widens.

Sustainability (Regeneration/Resilience)

The primary sustainability driver for the project is the promotion of active, green transport and material efficiency.

• Green Mobility: The bridge directly promotes green mobility by creating an efficient, safe, and accessible link for pedestrians and cyclists between residential areas, the station, and the city center.
• Resource Efficiency: The design’s objective of using a minimum of material underscores its commitment to resource-efficient construction.

Urban Integration and Spatial Experience

The bridge design prioritizes full accessibility and transforms a transit area into a place for social interaction and contemplation.

• Accessibility: The new bridge superstructure is accessible from both sides and is barrier-free throughout its length.
• User Experience: The bridge aims to create a place to linger, contemplate, and interact with the urban landscape.
• Spatial Quality: The bridge has a standard width of 4.90 m, but widens between the railings above the railway tracks. Here, the surface is divided into separate walkway and cycle path areas (3.10 m clear widths each).
• Social Amenities: Wooden seating is integrated into the wider sections, inviting users to pause and linger, enhancing the quality of stay beyond the pure traffic area.