Mülheim Bridge

Mülheim Bridge is a steel suspension bridge crossing the Rhine and connecting the districts of Mülheim and Riehl. It spans approximately 683 meters total with a width of 27 meters, and its main span stretches about 315 meters across the river.

Built in 1951, it replaced two earlier crossings: a pontoon bridge from 1888 and a 1929 structure destroyed during World War II. The new construction helped the city reconnect with the opposite bank after wartime destruction.

The bridge features the distinctive green color that became the standard for all of Cologne's bridges and remains a recognizable symbol of the city. This choice shaped how locals and visitors perceive the city's river crossings.

The bridge carries four lanes of vehicle traffic, two tracks for urban trains, and separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Each type of user can cross independently without interfering with others.

This was Germany's first bridge to use an orthotropic deck plate system, an innovative construction method that reduces weight. This technique later became standard for modern bridge design and demonstrated the country's engineering leadership.

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: 50.96433,6.99528

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49