Frankfurt city bridge, International arch bridge in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.
The Frankfurt (Oder) city bridge is an arch structure made of steel and concrete spanning roughly 250 meters across the Oder River, directly connecting the two countries. The construction follows traditional bridge design principles and accommodates both pedestrian and vehicle traffic across its full length.
The location where this bridge now stands was already an important crossing point in medieval times for trade routes between Eastern and Western Europe. The modern bridge structure visible today was built later and replaced earlier structures at this strategic location.
The bridge connects two cities facing each other across the river, enabling daily interactions between residents on both sides. At this location, German and Polish languages, commerce, and cultures blend in a shared border zone.
The bridge is open 24 hours a day for both pedestrians and vehicles, providing access to major road networks in both countries. It helps to be familiar with border requirements before using this crossing, as it is an international border point.
Beneath the bridge, the German-Polish border runs through the shipping lane, with the larger portion of the bridge actually located over Polish territory. This geographic detail makes the crossing a striking example of internationally shared infrastructure.
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