Weinbergbrücke Rathenow, Steel footbridge in Rathenow, Germany.
The Weinbergbrücke is a 348-metre steel footbridge in Rathenow, built for the 2015 Federal Garden Show. It arcs over two arms of the Havel and the old arm Hellers Loch, linking the Optikpark with the Weinberg recreation area. Since the show closed in October 2015 it has served as a public foot and cycle bridge.
Construction of the bridge began in December 2012 and was completed after approximately 22 months in October 2014. The project represented an important infrastructure development linking local recreational areas.
The bridge acquired its name through a community voting process where residents submitted more than 100 different proposals. This naming reflects how deeply the structure is connected to local identity.
The bridge is open year-round and provides ample space for pedestrians and cyclists to walk side by side. The 10-meter clearance height allows small boats to pass through without affecting foot traffic.
The design won the 154th Schinkel Competition of the Berlin Architects and Engineers Association in 2009, before construction began. The engineering firm schlaich bergermann partner later received the Deutscher Ingenieurbaupreis 2016 for the project. The bridge was built in 22 months from December 2012 to October 2014.
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