Zoobrücke, Steel road bridge in Cologne, Germany
The Zoobrücke is a steel structure spanning the Rhine with a length of about 600 meters, connecting the Cologne districts of Deutz, Neustadt-Nord, and Mülheim. The bridge features a functional design with a broad deck that accommodates multiple lanes of traffic flowing across the river.
The bridge was built between 1966 and 1967 as part of Cologne's post-war reconstruction efforts, marking a turning point in the city's infrastructure development. It received the Cologne Architecture Prize in 1967 for its contribution to the city's architectural evolution.
The bridge received the Kölner Architekturpreis in 1967, marking its contribution to Cologne's architectural evolution during the mid-twentieth century.
It is best experienced on foot or by bicycle if you wish to enjoy the bridge perspective, as it is dominated by vehicle lanes. The best time to cross is outside rush hours in the early morning or late afternoon.
The structure combines functional engineering with architectural elements that reflect the industrial design principles of 1960s German construction methods.
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