Ostpreußenbrücke, Road bridge in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Germany
The Ostpreußenbrücke is a road bridge in Berlin that spans railway tracks and a city highway, connecting the districts of Charlottenburg and Westend. It features a prestressed concrete structure with distinctive V-shaped pillars and openings along its length.
This concrete bridge was built in 1960 to replace an earlier structure dating from 1915. The project was part of Berlin's post-war modernization of its road network.
The bridge connects two distinct neighborhoods and carries a name referencing Prussia's eastern territories. This naming choice reflects a historical memory that many visitors notice while crossing.
The bridge is easy to walk or cycle across and offers clear pathways on both sides for foot traffic. Bus routes serving the area provide convenient connections to the Congress Center and other parts of the city.
The bridge was designed with innovative V-shaped pillars that serve both as structural supports and visual elements defining its appearance. This design approach was unusual for transportation infrastructure in the 1960s and often goes unnoticed by passersby.
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