Jungfern Bridge, Footbridge in Berlin-Mitte, Germany.
The Jungfern Bridge is an iron footbridge spanning about 28 meters across the Kupfergraben and connecting Friedrichsgracht to Oberwasserstraße. Its three-span structure rests on two piers set in the water, allowing the longest section to stretch across the central channel.
Built in 1798, this bridge is Berlin's oldest surviving structure at this crossing, replacing nine earlier bridges that once stood here. Its design reflects the bascule bridge techniques developed during that period of German engineering.
The bridge takes its name from its historical role connecting two distinct districts of Berlin. Today visitors can sense how this crossing has shaped daily movement through the city for over two centuries.
The pedestrian walkway is about 4.5 meters wide, providing adequate space for foot traffic, while the water clearance of about 4.5 meters allows boats to pass underneath. Keep in mind this crossing sits in the dense historic center where surrounding streets are narrow and busy.
The structure uses a bascule mechanism that allows the bridge to tilt upward to permit larger vessels to pass through. This mechanical system remains functional today, though it is rarely activated.
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