Ingolstadt Rail Bridge

The Ingolstadt Rail Bridge extends 184 meters across the Danube River with two main spans measuring 55 meters each, supported by pendulum columns.

Built in 2002, this modern railway structure stands adjacent to an 1869 truss girder bridge, marking different eras of German engineering advancement.

The bridge forms part of the Munich-Nuremberg high-speed railway connection, linking major cultural centers in Bavaria through efficient transportation infrastructure.

Trains crossing the bridge maintain speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour, facilitating rapid transit between southern German metropolitan areas.

The bridge features distinctive steel sails rising 3.5 meters above the deck, following the bending moment diagram of a continuous girder system.

Location: Ingolstadt

Length: 184.09 m

GPS coordinates: 48.76430,11.43710

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:12