Munderkinger Donaubrücke, Road bridge over Danube River in Munderkingen, Germany
The Munderkinger Donaubrücke is a road bridge in Munderkingen, Baden-Württemberg, spanning the Danube to connect the town center with the northern district where the railway station is located. It carries two lanes of road traffic and has a dedicated footpath on each side.
The original bridge was built in 1893 and was among the first concrete arch bridges of its kind in the region. It was destroyed in April 1945 and rebuilt just three years later, in 1948.
The bridge displays a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, honoring the patron saint of river crossings. Visitors can also see markings on the supports that record past flood levels from different years.
The bridge is open at all times and can be crossed on foot or by bicycle using the dedicated side paths. Crossing is straightforward, though the road lanes can be busy during peak hours.
When the original bridge opened in 1893, its concrete arch spanning about 50 meters (164 feet) was among the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. This made it a reference point for engineers looking at what concrete construction could achieve.
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