Elbebrücke Hämerten, Railway bridge in Tangermünde and Schönhausen, Germany

The Elbebrücke Hämerten is a steel truss bridge that stretches around 800 meters across the Elbe River, linking Tangermünde with Schönhausen. The modern structure carries railway traffic and is built from sturdy steel framework designed for constant daily use.

The original bridge was destroyed in 1945, after which a single-track replacement was built in 1947. The current structure was constructed starting in the 1990s and fully replaced the earlier versions.

The bridge forms part of a major railway line that has connected communities across the Elbe River for generations. It plays an essential role in linking regions and supporting daily travel between northern and southern areas.

The bridge carries only railway traffic and is not open to pedestrians or cyclists. Visitors can view the structure from the riverbanks or nearby paths at a safe distance.

At the 11 November 1992 foundation ceremony, a copper cassette was walled into the western abutment holding current newspapers from Hanover, Berlin and Stendal, papers on the history of the Elbe bridges, construction drawings and a charter. Three special trains, among them the historic "Fliegender Kölner" railcar, brought several hundred guests from politics and industry to the site.