Innbrücke, International road bridge between Braunau am Inn, Austria and Simbach am Inn, Germany.
Description
The Innbrücke is an international road bridge connecting Braunau am Inn, Austria and Simbach am Inn, Germany, spanning 272 meters across the Inn River. It features two traffic lanes and pedestrian sidewalks constructed of reinforced concrete.
History
The previous steel truss bridge was destroyed by Wehrmacht forces in 1945, after which United States forces operated a temporary pontoon bridge. The current concrete structure opened in 1950, replacing the temporary crossing permanently.
Culture
A sculpture by Dominik Dengl stands at the Simbach entrance, depicting the river deity Aenus riding a Huchen fish, reflecting how the waterway is woven into local identity. The artwork shows the significance of the river in regional culture.
Practical
Walking across is straightforward, with good sightlines along the river in both directions. On the Austrian side, a roundabout connects to the town center, while the German side links to Staatsstrasse 2112.
Did you know?
During the 2015 refugee crisis, the bridge was closed to vehicle traffic for three days due to exceptional border crossing activities. This episode illustrates how everyday infrastructure must respond when circumstances become extraordinary.
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Stadtplatz 1 (Braunau am Inn)
126 m
Stadttheater Braunau
203 m
Bürgerhaus
191 m
Bürgerhaus, Ehemalige Brauerei
207 m
Stadtbefestigung inkl. Gräben und Reste ehem. Befestigungsbauten
182 m
Bürgerhaus
208 m
Stadtplatz 3
151 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
167 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
180 m
Poststallgasse 4
220 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
135 m
Bürgerhaus
141 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
197 m
Schnaitl-Keller
144 m
Bürgerhaus
197 m
Bürgerhaus
214 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
141 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
217 m
Mauern, Teil d. ma. Stadtbefestigung
155 m
Bürgerhaus
177 m
Bürgerhaus
202 m
Bürgerhaus
179 m
Bürgerhaus
170 m
Bürgerhaus
164 m
Bürgerhaus
157 m
Bürgerhaus
167 m
Bürgerhaus
190 m
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