South Bridge, Railway bridge in Cologne, Germany
The South Bridge spans the Rhine River with a total length of 368 meters, featuring three steel truss sections and distinctive sandstone stair towers.
Construction began in 1906 under the Prussian State Railway, with completion in 1910 at a cost of 5.5 million gold marks.
The remaining sandstone towers on the eastern bank display decorative sculptures created by Berlin artist Gotthold Riegelmann in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style.
The steel structure carries two railway tracks primarily used for freight transport, while also providing separate pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge incorporates specialized mounting points for electrical power lines that supply energy to trains crossing the Rhine River system.
Location: Deutz
Location: Poll
Location: Bayenthal
Location: Neustadt-Süd
Inception: May 1946
Official opening: April 5, 1910
Length: 368 m
Part of: Cologne freight railway bypass
GPS coordinates: 50.91933,6.96622
Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:23
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