Rheinbrücke Wintersdorf, Steel road bridge between Beinheim, France and Wintersdorf, Germany
The Rheinbrücke Wintersdorf is a steel bridge that crosses the Rhine River between Beinheim and Wintersdorf, extending about 600 meters. It carries roadways for vehicles and provides walkways on both sides for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge was built in 1895 by the German Reich for strategic control of the region. After World War I, it passed to French ownership when Alsace returned to French territory.
The bridge links two communities across a border and has allowed neighbors for generations to maintain close relationships. It serves as a meeting point for everyday interactions between people from France and Germany.
The bridge provides a direct crossing between France and Germany, significantly reducing travel time. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the walkways while vehicles use the roadways.
Between 1947 and 1960, the bridge was restricted to French military vehicles and closed to the public. It reopened only after extended diplomatic negotiations allowed free passage.
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