Realization of Sava Bridge Project in Belgrade (Serbia)

The paper deals with the design and construction of the new bridge across the Sava River in Belgrade at the lower tip of Ada Island. The bridge deck, having width of 45 m, carries 6 lanes of vehicular traffic, 2 rail tracks for LRT and two lanes of pedestrian/cycleway. The total length of the bridge is 967 m. The main bridge part is an asymmetric cable-stayed structure, with a main span of 376 m and a back span of 200 m. The unique single pylon in the form of sharp cone is 200 m high. Sava Bridge is an original modern bridge structure incorporated in the city environment. It is the largest bridge currently under construction in Europe, planned to be completed by the end 2011. Sava Bridge meets the growing demand of: taller - pylon, longer and lighter - steel deck in main span of cable-stayed bridge.