Basel's Flood-Prone Bridge

Basel's Flood-Prone Bridge. The Rhine Bridge in Basel was built with a unique construction method, using long wooden beams to create water-filled compartments…

Location: Rhine Bridge, Basel, Switzerland

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The Rhine Bridge in Basel was built with a unique construction method, using long wooden beams to create water-filled compartments that allowed masons to work underwater. However, the bridge's design made it prone to damage from floods, and it was frequently repaired and rebuilt over the centuries.

Source: Die alte Rheinbrücke

Basel's Flood-Prone Bridge — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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