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Germany's autobahn bridges falling apart

Nearly 5,000 bridges are so decrepit that they need to be renovated or rebuilt. But the state, restrained by a national debt brake, is struggling to find the money

Over half of the autobahn bridges were built before 1985, including most of the major valley bridges in former West Germany. As they were designed for less traffic and lighter vehicles, the bridges are now so overloaded that many are showing signs of deterioration

https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-autobahn-bridges-falling-apart/a-69439952