Ummigsbachbrücke, Road bridge ruins in Seligenthal, Germany
The Ummigsbachbrücke is a bridge ruin in Seligenthal featuring three concrete arches, of which only the eastern arch remains after World War II damage. The structure once carried traffic across the valley as part of a regional road network connecting nearby towns.
The bridge was built between 1925 and 1927 to connect Siegburg and Much across the Wahnbachtal region. The eastern arch survived World War II bombing, while the other sections were destroyed during the conflict.
The bridge construction provided employment during Germany's economic crisis, using a workforce program that required unemployed citizens to participate in public works.
The site serves as a starting point for a walking route that leads through the valley beneath the Wahnbachtal dam. Wear sturdy shoes and watch for wet conditions along the paths.
The surviving eastern arch stands alone in the forest, while its companion Derenbach Bridge lies submerged beneath the Wahnbachtal reservoir. These contrasting fates tell the story of two neighboring bridges from the same building period.
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