A large highway bridge near Dortmund, Germany, that dated back to 1961 was blown up in a controlled explosion on Sunday, December 15.Autobahn Westfalen said the 63-year-old bridge had significant deficiencies and was subject to load restrictions for heavy goods vehicles. Part of the bridge had already been rebuilt adjacent to the old one.The original date for the demolition was set for November 17, but technical problems forced it to be postponed until December, WDR reported.Footage filmed by Jan Schroth captured the dramatic explosions under the Liedbachtal Bridge in Unna.A second demolition date for a remaining part of the bridge is scheduled for early 2025, according to Zeit Online. Credit: Jan Schroth via Storyful