Freybrücke, Steel bridge in Wilhelmstadt, Spandau, Germany
The Freybrücke is a steel structure spanning the Havel River, carrying vehicles and pedestrians through a combination of truss and arch design. The bridge links Pichelsdorf with the Pichelswerder peninsula while allowing barge traffic to pass underneath.
The first Freybrücke was built in 1908–1909 to Karl Bernhard's design as part of the Döberitzer Heerstraße project, a road from the Berlin Palace to the Döberitz training ground. It was named in 1913 after Adolf Frey, who led that road's construction. Despite listed status, the damaged bridge was demolished from 2014 and its replacement opened in December 2016.
The bridge has carried the name of Adolf Frey since 1913, honoring someone who helped develop the transportation network in this area. His name remains woven into the local identity as a reminder of early efforts to connect both riverbanks.
The bridge is open to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, providing direct access between both banks. Visiting is possible at any time of day, and the location offers good views of the river and surrounding area.
The new bridge opened in December 2016, replacing a 1908–1909 steel arch by Karl Bernhard that was demolished from 2014 despite its listed status. The old span cost 1.14 million marks, about 8 million euros today, out of 2.54 million marks for the whole Havel crossing.
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