Klevendeicher Drehbrücke, Steel turning bridge in Moorrege, Germany
The Klevendeicher Bridge is a steel turning bridge in Moorrege composed of three riveted steel sections resting on five supports. Its wooden plank deck is secured with iron bands and can rotate 90 degrees to allow boat passage underneath.
The bridge was built in 1887 and ranks as the second oldest operational turning bridge in Germany. Since its completion, it has connected the Haseldorfer and Seestermüher marshlands across the waterway.
The bridge displays 19th century engineering craftsmanship and is still used by locals and visitors to cross the marshlands today. Its rotating mechanism remains a visible reminder of the technical advances of that era.
The bridge sits along Klevendeicher Chaussee and is easily accessible by car for those wanting to visit. It is best viewed from the roadside when the structure rotates, since the crossing itself has limited space.
Although the original manual handwheel remains visible on the south side, an electric motor now powers the rotating movement. This shows how the bridge has been updated over time while keeping its original form intact.
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