Grenobler Brücke, Bridge in Reichenau district, Innsbruck, Austria.
The Grenobler Brücke is a road bridge over the Inn in Innsbruck, connecting Reichenau on the right bank with the Olympic Village on the left. Its 98-metre concrete box-girder deck, 20.5 metres wide, was pushed into place in nine 11-metre sections and rests on two river piers clad in granite blocks. Four lanes cross it, and underpasses at both abutments carry the riverside foot and cycle paths.
Construction took place during low water conditions in winter 1973/74, with the structure completed by early May 1975. The official opening followed several months later that year.
The bridge takes its name from Grenoble, Innsbruck's partner city in France, reflecting a connection between the two places that locals recognize as part of the city's identity. This international tie remains visible through the naming that replaced the earlier local designation.
The bridge is straightforward to access and allows pedestrians and vehicles to cross the Inn without difficulty. Visitors should note that the location can be windy in poor weather, and views of the river are best from the bridge's sides.
The Stadtengel at the northern bridgehead is a Kunststein (cast artificial-stone) figure by Erich Keber, set up in autumn 1980, holding the city coat of arms above its head. It marks the spot where the road bridge, opened in 1975, meets the Olympic Village bank.
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