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The road bridge over the Elbe River in Kunetice, the Bailey Bridge construction, is a historic monument located on the road connecting the municipalities of Sezemice and Kunetice. This bridge was built between 1946 and 1948 as part of post-war foreign assistance through UNRRA, which contributed to the infrastructure development of the region. On 30 December 1988, the bridge was officially included in the state list of cultural monuments.

The bridge was built in the post-war period when Czechoslovakia sought recovery and modernization after World War II. This period was characterised by intense efforts on infrastructure development and international cooperation, in particular through organisations such as UNRRA. The bridge brightens the Elbe River and was built by a bridegroom from Pardubice. The wood for bridge and pilots came from the breeding forests, which underlines the local contribution to its construction.

Bridge architecture is typical of Bailey Bridge construction. It is a metal structure with straight trench beams I and L profiles, unfolded I profiles and fixed diagonal pull on the bottom. The bridge is articulated at the ends and has a wooden road placed on a metal structure. Originally, the carrier pillars were wooden, but later they were replaced by steel with leporims. The bridge length is approximately 85 metres and the width is 3.5 metres. A general repair took place in 1972, during which a new piloting was carried out and a new wooden bridge laid. Another significant correction took place in 2019.

The bridge persists as a witness to the post-war foreign aid and infrastructure development of Czechoslovakia. Its history is linked to efforts to modernise after World War II, when international cooperation was used to improve local infrastructure. The bridge became not only a technical innovation, but also a cultural heritage that reflects the historical context of its time.

Today the bridge is accessible only to vehicles up to a width of 2.0 metres and a weight of 2.5 tons. Its inclusion in the national list of cultural monuments in 1988 highlights its historical value and contributes to the preservation of this structure for future generations. The bridge is an important element of local infrastructure that remains in operation and serves as a monument to historical events of its time.

Visiting this bridge offers an opportunity to explore not only its technical side, but also to understand the importance of the post-war period and international cooperation. It is a rare reminder of the past, which remains part of today's infrastructure and offers a view of the historical development of the region.