Mainbrücke Randersacker

Mainbrücke Randersacker is a four-lane road bridge spanning the Main River with a structure designed to support multiple transportation routes below it. The concrete construction rests on pillars engineered to carry car traffic, trains, and heavy freight simultaneously.

The original bridge opened in 1963 and underwent complete reconstruction from 2007 to 2011 to meet growing traffic demands. This rebuilding became necessary when the A3 motorway needed expansion to accommodate increased vehicle flow on this major route.

Wine growing has defined this region for centuries, shaping the landscape and local identity visible from the bridge. The vineyards covering the Main River slopes form an essential part of how people here connect with their land.

Drivers should be aware that maintenance work can affect traffic conditions and lane availability at various times. Checking current traffic updates before traveling is recommended, as this is a major connecting route between Frankfurt and Nuremberg that experiences heavy regular use.

The bridge was constructed to span over railway lines, federal highway 13, and two state roads simultaneously, making it a complex engineering puzzle. This overlapping network of infrastructure beneath required careful coordination to rebuild without disrupting traffic on any of these routes.

Location: Randersacker

Inception: 1963

Length: 540 m

GPS coordinates: 49.73860,9.98583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13