Waterway intersection
A waterway intersection is a crossing of at least two waterways used for shipping .
The simplest form are two waterways at the same level, usually canals, which intersect without any further technical structures. If the crossing waters are not at the same level, one waterway can be led over the other in a trough bridge . Examples of this are the waterway crosses Magdeburg (across the Elbe) and Minden (across the Weser). At least one waterway is an artificial body of water, i.e. a canal.
The central structure of such an intersection is a trough bridge. The cross is completed by the ability to switch between the waterways. Usually at least one connecting channel with a ship's lift or a lock is provided. If there are two connecting channels, it is possible for shipping to pass even when the trough bridge is blocked.
Waterway crosses in Germany
- Canal cross dates
- Magdeburg waterway intersection
- Minden waterway intersection
- Canal cross Oranienburg