Bicycle bridge, Steel bicycle bridge in Constance, Germany
The bicycle bridge in Constance is a steel structure with a main span of approximately 67 meters and a box girder design. It connects different parts of the city and provides a dedicated route for cyclists and pedestrians.
A ferry crossed the Seerhein here from 1892, licensed by the Grand Duchy of Baden's interior ministry and run with rowing boats, then the motorboat Komet from 1910; the city took it over in 1916 and stopped it in 1991. The council approved the bridge in September 1989, work began in February 1990, and it was inaugurated on 29 June 1991 as Constance's third Rhine crossing, relieving the nearby Alte Rheinbrücke.
The bridge serves as a vital link in the local cycling network, used daily by commuters and recreational riders moving between different neighborhoods. It reflects how central cycling is to getting around Constance.
The path is accessible year-round and features LED lighting for visibility during darkness. Regular maintenance keeps the bridge in good working condition.
The bridge deck uses weather-resistant steel, a material rarely used in German bridge construction. Because the steel structure's natural frequency of about 1 Hz is close to the vibrations caused by pedestrians, two vibration dampers were installed in each of the three spans.
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