Krefeld-Uerdinger-Rheinbrücke

The Krefeld-Uerdingen Rhine Bridge is a steel structure that links Krefeld's Uerdingen neighborhood with Mundelheim in Duisburg across the river. Two traffic lanes carry vehicles over the span, with the steel framework forming the structure's defining feature.

The structure was built during the 1930s as a showcase of steel construction techniques. After wartime destruction, it was rebuilt following original designs and reopened in 1950.

The bridge holds protected monument status and displays the engineering approach of the 1930s, when designers were rethinking how steel structures could work. Those who cross it can still see this era of technical innovation reflected in its design.

The crossing can be used on foot or by car, though work on the roadway occasionally narrows traffic lanes. Travelers should check conditions before crossing, since maintenance can affect how the span operates.

While building in 1933, workers uncovered a fossilized whale skull from the ancient past. This find now sits in a museum in Essen and reveals that the region was once covered by sea.