Ölhafenbrücke Raunheim, Pedestrian bridge in Raunheim, Germany

The Ölhafenbrücke Raunheim is a 170-metre cycle and pedestrian bridge of steel-reinforced concrete, opened in 2014, whose broad pale deck crosses the 70-metre-wide entrance of the Raunheim oil harbour. A thin black cylindrical column and a large dark angular support carry the deck, and a spiral ramp on the eastern approach reduces the gradient. It was designed by the Frankfurt office Schneider + Schumacher.

Construction of the bridge in 2014 replaced a lengthy detour around the tank storage area that had been in place since 1965. This created a direct connection that shortened the daily route for many residents.

The bridge received the German Urban Development Award in 2014 for its architectural design by Schneider + Schumacher firm.

The bridge is reached only on foot or by bicycle; no stairs were built, so it is barrier-free. The eastern of the two ramps is wound into a spiral to reduce the gradient, making the climb longer than a straight approach. Signs at both ramp entrances announce a smoking ban on the deck.

The bridge's form separates hazardous goods traffic on the water from cyclists and pedestrians crossing above: it shields tankers passing the harbour entrance from ignition sources such as carelessly discarded cigarettes, and shields walkers from the consequences of accidents in the harbour. Smoking is banned on the bridge, as signs at both approach ramps state.