Carl-Ulrich-Brücke, Road bridge between Offenbach am Main and Frankfurt-Fechenheim, Germany.
The Carl-Ulrich Bridge connects Offenbach am Main with Frankfurt's Fechenheim district across the river and carries a road with separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The structure uses a steel girder system spanning about 234 meters and provides a roadway roughly 14 meters wide.
A floating bridge was built here in 1819 to circumvent Frankfurt's toll system and improve the connection between the areas. Over two centuries, the structure underwent several renovations and reinforcements.
The bridge carries the name of Carl Ulrich, a figure from the early Weimar period whose legacy is tied to the region's identity. For residents, it functions as an unremarkable yet essential link woven into the fabric of daily commuting between the two districts.
The crossing is straightforward to walk or cycle across thanks to clearly marked paths for both types of users. Visitors should note that this is an active traffic route where vehicles pass through regularly.
The 1952/53 steel bridge rested on two abutments and five piers, giving six openings with spans between 37.80 and 41.10 metres. The 2014 replacement is a three-field continuous girder with spans of 60.86 metres at the ends and 112.04 metres in the main field.
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