Mülheim Bridge

The steel bridge spans 682 meters across the Rhine River, connecting the districts of Mülheim and Riehl with a main span of 315 meters.

Built in 1951, this structure replaced two previous bridges at the same location: an 1888 pontoon bridge and a 1929 bridge destroyed during World War II.

The bridge established the standard green color that became known as Cologne Bridge Green, which the city applies to all its bridge structures.

The bridge carries four lanes of vehicle traffic, two railway tracks for urban trains, and separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists across its 27-meter width.

This bridge was Germany's first to incorporate an orthotropic deck plate system, marking an advancement in bridge construction technology.

Location: Mülheim

Location: Riehl

Inception: September 8, 1951

Official opening: 1951

Length: 682.8 m

Longest Span: 315 m

Width: 27.2 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 50.95953,6.99236

Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:28