Drehbrücke, Steel swing bridge in Deutz, Germany
The Drehbrücke spans across the Rhine River with a total length of 50.66 meters and a width of 10.45 meters, featuring geometric Art Nouveau style elements.
Built between 1907 and 1908, the bridge was constructed by Duisburg AG for Iron Industry and Bridge Construction in partnership with Haniel & Lueg from Düsseldorf.
The bridge received monument protection status on July 1, 1980, recognizing its architectural value as part of the Cultural Heritage Monuments in Köln-Deutz.
The structure connects Siegburger Street to Alfred-Schütte-Allee and Poller Wiesen, enabling both vehicular and pedestrian traffic while allowing ship passage through its swing mechanism.
The original wooden control house, covered with steel plates, contains the electrical drive system and bridge controls, which underwent comprehensive modernization in 2014-2015.
Location: Deutz
Inception: 1908
Part of: Cultural heritage monuments in Köln-Deutz
GPS coordinates: 50.92770,6.97315
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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