Elsetalbrücke

The Elsetalbrücke is a prestressed concrete road bridge in Kirchlengern that crosses the Else River valley while carrying Federal Highway 239. The structure features a hollow design that provides engineers with access space for maintenance while handling daily traffic between the Herford and Lübbecke regions.

Construction began in the late 1990s and was completed in 2000, representing an important improvement to regional transportation connections. The project used advanced building techniques to create modern infrastructure that met the growing demands of road traffic in the area.

The bridge construction process was documented by a German television program 'Die Sendung mit der Maus' through time-lapse photography over one year.

The bridge is easily reached via Federal Highway 239 and provides a direct route for drivers between the two communities. Visitors should note that this is an active traffic road and pedestrians can only view it safely from designated lookout areas.

A well-known German children's television program documented this structure's construction through time-lapse photography, making it accessible to generations of viewers. This filmed documentation turned the bridge into a teaching tool that showed the technical steps of modern engineering work.

Location: Kirchlengern

Inception: 2000

GPS coordinates: 52.19500,8.65896

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40