Flehe Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Neuss, Germany.
Description
The Flehe Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing of the Rhine connecting Düsseldorf and Neuss as part of the A46 motorway. The structure spans 1165 meters and is supported by a single steel pylon that rises prominently above the landscape.
History
The bridge opened in 1979 and was an engineering achievement with the world's longest main span for a single-pylon cable-stayed bridge at that time. This project significantly shaped the region's transportation network and created new connections across the Rhine.
Culture
The bridge represents North Rhine-Westphalia's infrastructure development period of the 1970s, marking a shift in regional transportation patterns.
Practical
The bridge carries motorway traffic and has dedicated pedestrian and bicycle paths on both sides for safe crossings. Visitors can best view the structure from the riverbanks or nearby viewpoints to appreciate its full scale.
Did you know?
The bridge's pylon is Germany's tallest bridge pylon and shapes the appearance of the Rhine landscape visible from far away. Its towering height makes the structure a recognizable landmark for travelers in the region.
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