Maintalbrücke Gemünden

The Maintalbrücke Gemünden stretches 793.5 meters across the Main Valley, reaching a maximum height of 27 meters above ground level.

Construction of the bridge started in 1982, with completion in 1984, and regular rail operations commenced in 1988 as part of the Hannover-Würzburg high-speed line.

Local residents initially opposed the bridge construction in the 1970s, collecting 7,000 signatures and organizing demonstrations due to environmental and noise concerns.

The bridge supports high-speed rail traffic with its prestressed concrete design, featuring a main span of 135 meters over the Main River.

During speed record trials in May 1988, trains reached velocities of 405 kilometers per hour while crossing this concrete structure.

Location: Gemünden am Main

Inception: 1988

GPS coordinates: 50.05690,9.67389

Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:58