It was around 80 years old at the time and exists in an area that looks to be primarily dedicated to industrial use , and looks to be entirely post-war construction. Stonework/concrete requires upkeep, in addition to the regular upkeep of a bridge - it's totally rational for a West German city planner to take one look at it and say "nah fuck it this has to go". I mean if this was supposed to be part of an area that it fit into and it actually served a purpose, yeah it'd be great. But it's an imitation of a previous architectural style grafted onto something that's from an entirely different era. The bridge doesn't need to be defended from the Goths or whatever.
That being said what the area looks like now is pretty grim.
yes but today it would be considered a historical artifact
Can't wait to see these guys look back at their broccoli hair cuts in 5 years
It was around 80 years old at the time and exists in an area that looks to be primarily dedicated to industrial use , and looks to be entirely post-war construction. Stonework/concrete requires upkeep, in addition to the regular upkeep of a bridge - it's totally rational for a West German city planner to take one look at it and say "nah fuck it this has to go". I mean if this was supposed to be part of an area that it fit into and it actually served a purpose, yeah it'd be great. But it's an imitation of a previous architectural style grafted onto something that's from an entirely different era. The bridge doesn't need to be defended from the Goths or whatever.
That being said what the area looks like now is pretty grim.