Rheinbrücke Rheinau–Altenburg

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Rheinbrücke Rheinau–Altenburg, Wooden road bridge in Zürich, Switzerland

The Rheinbrücke Rheinau-Altenburg spans the Rhine River with a length of 80 meters and a width of 4.3 meters, connecting the municipalities of Rheinau and Altenburg.

The initial bridge at this location dates back to 1324, serving as a connection for Rheinau Monastery to access its lands on the northern bank of the Rhine.

The entrance on the Swiss side features a sculpture of Saint John Nepomuk, installed in 1732, representing the traditional protection of bridges in the region.

The bridge maintains a maximum load capacity of 8 tons and includes three support fields with a triple truss system for efficient load distribution.

The structure combines covered wooden architecture with stone abutments on both sides, representing one of the few remaining pile bridge designs in Switzerland.

Location: Zürich

Inception: 1806

GPS coordinates: 47.64760,8.60302

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29

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