Theodor Heuss Bridge

The Theodor Heuss Bridge stretches across the Rhine River for 830 meters, connecting the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg with four traffic lanes.

Construction of the bridge started in 1938 but faced a major setback when the frame collapsed in 1940, leading to a pause during World War II until 1948.

The bridge represents post-war German engineering and bears the name of Theodor Heuss, demonstrating the connection between infrastructure and national identity.

The bridge carries Autobahn 6 traffic between Saarbrücken and Mannheim, with a central walkway for pedestrians and cyclists accessed through staircases at both ends.

The bridge structure lacks emergency lanes, which creates specific traffic patterns during maintenance work or when vehicles need assistance.

Location: Baden-Württemberg

Inception: 1950

Height: 22 m

Length: 830 m

GPS coordinates: 49.54870,8.41759

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45