📋 Tender Overview
With the clipping of the first parts of the bridge, an important milestone in the new construction of the railway bridges over the Salzach in Eschenau was reached this week. The existing bridges from 1904 (track 2) and 1914 (track 1) have reached the end of their technical lifespan and are now replaced by modern constructions.
(Taxenbach, 08.05.2025) - Preparatory measures have been taken since the end of August 2024 to ensure that the project runs smoothly. After the Ski World Cup in Pinzgau in February 2025, the dismantling of the old structures on track 1 began, followed by the production of the new abutment. Since Monday, the new bridges have been unified in four parts during nightlike route closures.
Bridge structure with 60 meters of span
The new bridge structure has an impressive span of around 60 meters. Each of the four steel subjects, with a weight of around 45 tons, is positioned with the help of a powerful 8-axle telescopic autocran of the type LTM 1500-8.1. The assembly of the first structure and the subsequent load test should be completed on July 6, 2025. On July 7, 2025, the scheduled integration into the OBB route network.
Designed for the requirements of modern rail traffic
After completion of the first structure on track 1, the new bridge on track 2. The commissioning of the new bridge to track 2 is planned for May 25, 2026, the completion of the entire construction work for the end of July 2026. For rail travelers and commuters, a reliable and safe connection will remain on the route in the future. The new bridge structures are specially designed for the requirements of modern rail traffic and offer a durable, stable infrastructure. With this important step towards modernizing the rail network in the Inner Mountains, a significant contribution to sustainable mobility in Salzburg and beyond is made.
