Innbrücke, International road bridge between Braunau am Inn, Austria and Simbach am Inn, Germany.
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.
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.
At the Simbach end of the bridge stands a bronze sculpture by Dominik Dengl, installed on 12 April 2008. It shows the river god Aenus, the Latin name of the Inn, riding a Huchen, the largest predatory fish living in the river. Simbach also displays the Innbrücke in its town coat of arms.
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.
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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