Theodor Heuss Bridge

The 475-meter Theodor Heuss Bridge spans across the Rhine River with five steel arches supported by sandstone pillars in a pattern of 87-99-103-99-87 meters.

German forces destroyed the original 1885 bridge in March 1945, leading to its reconstruction between 1948 and 1950 to restore the vital Rhine crossing.

The bridge commemorates Theodor Heuss, the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, connecting the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse.

The structure carries the Bundesstraßes 40 and 455, serving as a major transportation link for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians between Mainz and Wiesbaden.

The initial construction required 3.5 million kilograms of wrought iron and recovered its 3.6 million gold marks cost through tolls within three years.

Location: Wiesbaden

Location: Mainz

Inception: 1885

Height: 9 m

Length: 475 m

Made from material: iron

GPS coordinates: 50.00667,8.27694

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45