Mühlauer Brücke, Bridge in Innsbruck, Austria
The Mühlauer Bridge is a road crossing over the Inn River in Innsbruck that connects the districts of Mühlau and Saggen. Measuring 107 meters long, it provides four traffic lanes and sidewalks on both sides for pedestrians and vehicles.
The original structure was built in 1581 under Archduke Ferdinand II as a wooden bridge. The current concrete version was completed in August 1939 following several reconstructions over the centuries.
The bridge carries a legacy tied to Emperor Maximilian I, who once placed a small house in the middle of an earlier structure to distribute aid to those in need. This practice reflects how the crossing served purposes beyond simple transportation.
The bridge functions as a key traffic route along the B 171 Tiroler Straße and is accessible to both pedestrians and vehicles. Visiting during quieter times is advisable since this is a busy regional road with regular traffic flow.
From 1843 to 1939, Tyrol's only chain suspension bridge stood at this location, representing a notable engineering achievement of its era. The structure was later replaced by the concrete bridge that stands today.
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