Nibelungenbrücke Worms, Cultural heritage road bridge in Worms, Germany
The Nibelungenbrücke is a prestressed concrete road bridge that crosses the Rhine River, linking Worms to the towns on the opposite bank. The structure features two parallel roadways running side by side, with a distinctive tower at the northern entrance that serves as a symbolic gateway to the city.
The bridge was completed in 1953, replacing an earlier structure that was destroyed in March 1945 during the German military retreat at the end of World War II. Its construction represented the region's effort to rebuild essential transport connections in the postwar period.
The bridge's name comes from the Nibelungen legend, a medieval epic tale deeply rooted in Worms' identity. When you cross, you can see the tower displaying the city's coat of arms, which connects you to this local heritage.
The bridge functions as a main traffic route and includes walkways for pedestrians who want to cross on foot. Those planning to walk across should stay in the designated pedestrian areas and be mindful of the vehicle traffic passing nearby.
This bridge was Germany's first of its kind built using the free cantilever method with prestressed concrete. This innovative construction technique allowed builders to span the wide river without needing temporary supports during the building process.
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