Overview

• Saxony's 155 autobahn bridges meet at least 'sufficient' condition standards, with none falling into the two worst safety categories.
• In contrast, Hesse has 19 poorly rated autobahn bridges, the second-highest number in Germany, and 235 state-managed road bridges requiring repairs.
• The Talbrücke near Zell in Hesse remains fully closed for demolition due to acute collapse risks, disrupting road and rail traffic.
• Saxony continues special inspections on 19 state-road bridges built with Hennigsdorfer prestressed steel following stress-corrosion concerns from Dresden's Carolabrücke collapse.
• Deutsche Bahn is maintaining regular inspections of its 2,122 railway bridges, with significant investments planned for structural updates and replacements.