Safe dismantling of a historic railway bridge - Precision meets strength
Project: Dismantling of the Beesenland Bridge in Hamburg
Efficient and safe dismantling of the Beesenland Bridge to ensure shipping traffic
Customer: Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Railway Bridges Department
Service categories: Renovation & dismantling, heavy-duty logistics
The more than 100-year-old Beesenland Bridge had to be dismantled due to progressive deterioration in order to prevent a threat to shipping traffic and the important supply flows for the Aurubis company. Krebs Unternehmensgruppe took over the planning and implementation of the demanding project as general contractor.
- Safe dismantling of a 54 m long, 12 m wide and 450 ton bridge from 1908.
- Difficult access to the construction site from both the water and land sides.
- Unknown material reaction: No one could say for sure in advance whether the old bridge structure would withstand the loads during lifting and moving.
The Krebs Unternehmensgruppe developed a viable concept at short notice and implemented the project with the utmost precision.
Holistic solution: From steel construction to transport pontoons, SPMT axles, mobile cranes and documentation, everything was realized from a single source.
- The steel construction workers of our subsidiary KIS are removing the bridge bearings.
- Positioning a pontoon with SPMT axles already attached under the bridge.
- Using the tides to safely raise the bridge.
Relocation of the pontoon and precise handover of the bridge to land using additional SPMT technology. - Safe and timely implementation: The technology worked reliably, the team worked hand in hand – without damage, with the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Safe dismantling without incidents.
Close exchange with the customer and transparent communication.
Sustainable recycling: The bridge is stripped of its coating and added to the steel scrap – perhaps a new bridge will be created from it.
Our values in action
Clear. Strong. Nordic. – Our slogan is more than just three words. It is an expression of our identity and reflects the values that Krebs Unternehmensgruppe have always shaped us.
Clear.
From the initial idea to the final implementation, the project was carefully planned. Direct and transparent communication ensured a smooth process.
Strong.
The dismantling of a bridge over 100 years old and weighing 450 tons was a major achievement, which our team mastered with technical precision and the utmost safety.
Nordic.
Our pragmatic approach and our reliable team made the demolition a successful project – well thought out, efficient and without complications.