Alexander-M.-Patch-Bridge

The Alexander-M.-Patch-Bridge spans 610 meters across the Rhine River with 27 steel supports and wooden beam construction for two-way traffic flow.

Built in 1946 by American forces after German troops destroyed the previous structure, the bridge served as a critical connection until the Theodor-Heuss-Bridge opened in 1950.

The bridge received its name from American General Alexander M. Patch, representing the cooperation between American and German forces in post-war reconstruction.

The structure supported vehicles up to 70 tons and connected Federal Road 40 between Mainz and Mainz-Kastel until its closure in the late 1950s.

Engineers from the 333rd Engineer Special Service Regiment constructed the bridge using steel pipes for supports and a combination of steel profiles with wooden beams.

Location: Mainz

Location: Wiesbaden

Inception: January 18, 1946

GPS coordinates: 50.01120,8.27270

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29