Seiterswegbrücke, bridge in Germany
The Seiterswegbrücke is a road bridge in Darmstadt that crosses a small railway line and links two neighborhoods together. The structure is built from natural stone in a simple arched form with sturdy railings that reflect its origins in the 1800s.
The bridge was built in 1872 and remains the oldest bridge still standing in Darmstadt. After decades of use, it was closed to motor vehicles in 2014 and underwent major repairs between 2016 and 2017.
The bridge connects Darmstadt's city center with the Mathildenhöhe and Rosenhöhe neighborhoods, used daily by residents walking and cycling between these areas. Its simple stone structure with railings from the 1870s continues to shape how people move through and perceive this part of the city.
The bridge is now open only to pedestrians and cyclists, having been closed to cars in 2014. Drivers can cross the railway line using a nearby level crossing south of the bridge or via Dieburger Straße to the east.
The bridge is a protected cultural monument and therefore cannot be demolished, despite plans that existed to rebuild it. The 2016-2017 restoration cost around 880,000 euros and preserved the landmark for future generations.
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