Rhine Bridge, Germersheim

The Rhine Bridge in Germersheim carries trains across the river with a total length of about 270 meters divided into three sections. The central span of roughly 140 meters is supported by two piers that take up minimal space in the water.

The current steel structure was built in 1967 to replace an earlier bridge from 1877 that was destroyed in 1945. Following its reconstruction, the railway facilities were gradually updated to support regional train services.

The bridge links communities on both sides of the river and shapes how people travel daily between the regions. It serves as a practical link that residents depend on for getting around the area.

The bridge is used by trains and can be viewed from the riverbank or from a train crossing it. The best views come from walking paths along the Rhine shore or from inside a train traveling across the structure.

The tracks show an unusual offset of about 15 centimeters due to the curved approach paths leading to the bridge. This small detail is typical of the track layout but often goes unnoticed by visitors.

Location: Germersheim

Inception: 1967

Part of: Bruhrain Railway

GPS coordinates: 49.21890,8.38500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01