2007: Slovenia Gets a New Bridge

May 18, 2007

The Puch Bridge in northeastern Slovenia was officially opened for traffic. This structure crosses the Drava River in the town of Ptuj. The bridge was named after Johann Puch (1862-1914), a Slovene inventor and mechanic who established himself as a prolific and even pacesetting manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, buses, and trucks.

Measuring 1,410 feet (430 meters) in length, the Puch Bridge carries not only motor vehicles but also cyclists, and pedestrians. It was designed by Peter Gabrijelčič (born in 1947) and Viktor Markelj (born in 1958). Markelj also oversaw the construction of the bridge.

Photo Credit: Public Domain

A list of bridges in Slovenia is available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bridges_in_Slovenia

For more information on Johann Puch, please check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Puch