Old Rhine Bridge, Steel girder bridge in Constance, Germany.
The Old Rhine Bridge is a steel girder bridge extending 128 meters across the Rhine, carrying road traffic alongside a single-track electrified railway line. The roadway has two lanes toward the city center, three in the opposite direction, plus separate bicycle and pedestrian paths.
The current bridge was built in 1938, replacing older wooden structures that had served as crossing points since the 10th century. The location has been a key passage between the riverbanks for generations.
The bridge links two city districts along a route that has been important for trade and daily life for centuries. People use it every day for shopping, work, and exploring the city.
The bridge is easily accessible at both ends with good connections to the city, and separate paths exist for cyclists and pedestrians. Crossing it is straightforward in most weather conditions, though occasional rail traffic may briefly interrupt road access.
An earlier bridge at this location contained a mill from 1418 that regulated water levels between the two lakes. This early engineering work showed how people have long managed water in this region.
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