Untermainbrücke, Steel girder bridge in downtown Frankfurt, Germany
The Untermainbrücke is a steel arch bridge in Frankfurt that crosses the Main River and connects the Sachsenhausen district to the city's downtown area. The structure consists of multiple steel arches and accommodates vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians in a design that links both sides of the river.
The bridge was originally built in 1874 and rebuilt in 1949 after damage during World War II. The reconstruction shows how the city restored this important infrastructure and adapted it to modern needs after the war.
The bridge serves as a gathering place where Frankfurt residents pause to watch river life and take in views of the skyline. People use its walkways to move between the two riverbanks while experiencing the city around them.
The bridge is open daily for traffic and provides easy access for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians between the riverbanks. The best way to explore it is on foot or by bike so you can fully take in your surroundings.
The bridge displays two distinct phases of its structure: the original design elements from 1874 and the more modern parts from the 1949 reconstruction. If you look carefully, you can spot how old and new building components work together.
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