Köhlbrand Bridge

The Köhlbrand Bridge stretches 3,618 meters across the Elbe River, connecting the districts of Steinwerder and Wilhelmsburg through a system of steel cables and concrete pillars.

The construction of this major infrastructure project began in 1970 and required 81,000 cubic meters of concrete and 12,700 tons of steel before its completion in 1974.

The bridge stands as an engineering achievement in Hamburg's port area, representing the city's commitment to maritime commerce and industrial development through the decades.

Every day, 30,000 vehicles cross this toll-free bridge, which maintains a clearance of 55 meters above middle tide to accommodate large vessels passing underneath.

The structure features two movement joints on its east ramp that allow for expansions up to 760 millimeters, adapting to natural shifts in the bridge's position.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 1974

Official opening: September 20, 1974

Height: 135 m

Length: 3,618 m

Part of: bridges over the Elbe in Hamburg

GPS coordinates: 53.52139,9.93944

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45