Work is progressing on the new Ressel Bridge over the Krka River in Mršeča vas near Šentjernej, Slovenia. Concrete was poured into the superstructure last week, and post-tensioning of the cables inside the bridge will follow next week. The new 68 m long bridge will replace the current temporary pontoon bridge, which replaced the old wooden bridge in 2014. The new flood-resistant bridge, designed by Ponting Bridges, will enable better traffic flow, greater safety and better connectivity within the local community.
The bridge is designed as an integral structure with three spans. The superstructure is a trapeze concrete girder with a height of 1.25 meters. The support structure consists of two abutments and two intermediate supports in the Krka riverbed. Intermediate supports are hydraulically formed columns with external dimensions of 3.50/1.00 m. The foundation of the bridge is entirely up to 25 m deep, using piles with a diameter of 1.20 m.
The bridge provides an expanded viewing platform in the middle, which allows people to pause and take in the view of the Krka River, and relates to local tradition with a wooden fence.
A study was conducted as part of the creation of the final solution, in which we looked for the most suitable bridge variant for the investor in that particular area.
The contractor is CGP d.d., and the investor municipality of Šentjernej.
Project details:
Ressel Bridge over Krka in Mršeča vas
