Up to 1961 the roadway was made of wood – a hard species named Jarrah from Australia.
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The bridge was named after recently died Czech writer Svatopluk Čech (1846–1908); its opening became feat of Czech nation.
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During occupation of Czech lands by Nazis name of the bridge was changed (1940–45) to Mendel Bridge (Mendelův most), after Gregor Mendel (of German ethnicity).
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