Kennedybrücke

The Kennedybrücke is a road bridge in Bremerhaven equipped with an electrical bascule mechanism that allows it to open for passing traffic. A flood barrier system is integrated beneath the structure to provide protection against water surges.

The bridge was constructed between 1960 and 1961 and received its name in January 1964 following the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. This naming reflects the political significance of the moment in the city's development.

The bridge connects the city center with the harbor district, serving as a daily passage for people and vehicles moving between these areas. It shapes how residents experience their city's geography and daily movement patterns.

The bridge is accessible via Columbusstrasse and serves as a major transportation route for both vehicles and pedestrians crossing between the two districts. Occasional maintenance work or emergency situations may disrupt regular traffic flow, so knowing alternative routes can be helpful.

The flood barrier system beneath the structure proved essential during the severe storm surge of February 1962, preventing major flooding of the city center. This protection system represents an early engineering solution against coastal natural disasters.

Location: Bremerhaven

Website: http://bremerhaven.de/meer-erleben/haefen-schiffe-schleusen/schleusen-bruecken/kennedybruecke.25651.html

GPS coordinates: 53.53840,8.58386

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42