Background data about the Steffenbach Bridge
Construction: 1925 by TH. Bell & Comp. from Kriens
Lenght: 36.24 m
upper part of the bridge (Furka side): 11.65 m
center part of the bridge: 13.29 m
lower part of the bridge (Realp side): 11.30 m
Construction details: 3 openings with articulated skew supports (truss bridge)
Gradient: 110 %o
Clearance below: about 18 m
Weight of the steel: 32 t
Start of operation: 25.8.1925
First assembly by the DFB resp. the society of the Furka Mountain-line: 1988
