Hochstraße Elbmarsch

The Hochstraße Elbmarsch is a highway bridge in Hamburg's Wilhelmsburg district that spans approximately 4 kilometers across the Elbe marshlands. It carries traffic from the federal motorway and a regional road, forming a vital link between different parts of the city.

The bridge opened in 1974 as a response to growing traffic needs in Hamburg during a period of economic expansion. It significantly changed the infrastructure of the eastern port area and enabled better connections for the surrounding district.

This bridge represents German engineering excellence through its prestressed concrete design and structured approach to urban transportation infrastructure development.

The bridge is a major traffic artery used by thousands of vehicles daily and can be quite busy. Visitors should expect crossing times to be lengthy during peak hours, particularly during morning and evening commute times.

The bridge was originally designed for two lanes per direction and is currently being expanded to add capacity. What makes this project remarkable is the complex engineering challenge of connecting new reinforcement elements between the two bridge halves while traffic continues to flow.

Location: Hamburg

Inception: 1974

Official opening: 1974

Length: 4,258 m

Longest Span: 35 m

GPS coordinates: 53.52194,9.92639

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53