Weser bridge

The Weser Bridge extends 382 meters across the river with seven spans and connects the federal roads B482 and B61 at coordinates 52°14'33.4"N, 8°55'0.5"E.

The first bridge at this location, built in 1865, transported coal to the Porta Westfalica ironworks until its closure in 1868 due to high transportation costs.

The bridge provides access to the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, which was inaugurated in 1896 and remains a central landmark of the Porta Westfalica region.

The current steel composite bridge, opened in December 1995, features a 23-meter width and includes separate hollow steel boxes connected to a prestressed concrete deck.

The bridge structure incorporates two distinct steel hollow boxes that span 120 meters at their maximum point, positioned 6 kilometers south of the Minden Weser Bridge.

Location: Porta Westfalica

Inception: December 9, 1995

GPS coordinates: 52.24260,8.91681

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45