Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke

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Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke, Road bridge in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

The Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke extends 1,830 meters across the Ruhr valley, reaching a height of 65 meters with a width of 27.5 meters.

Construction of this steel structure began in 1963 and reached completion in 1966, connecting the cities of Düsseldorf and Essen through the A52 motorway.

The bridge represents German engineering excellence of the post-war period, demonstrating the industrial development within the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The structure carries approximately 80,000 vehicles daily, maintaining four lanes of traffic while extensive renovation works proceed from 2024 onwards.

The hollow box girder design features constant dimensions of 4.5 meters in height and 7.5 meters in width, with a slope toward Düsseldorf for water drainage.

Location: Mülheim an der Ruhr

Inception: 1966

Height: 65 m

Length: 1,830 m

Width: 27.5 m

GPS coordinates: 51.38028,6.90333

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29

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