Grimbergbrücke, Footbridge across Rhine-Herne Canal in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The Grimbergbrücke is a pedestrian footbridge over the Rhine-Herne Canal in Gelsenkirchen with a curved steel structure and a tall pylon rising from its northern side. It connects two cycling routes and is accessed via sloped ramps on either end.
The bridge was completed in 2009 and is part of the Erzbahntrasse, which transformed a former railway line into a public network. This project played a key role in converting old industrial land into spaces for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge carries a name rooted in the local area and has become part of how the region remembers its shift from industrial use to public recreation spaces. You can see how contemporary design connects with the area's past when you cross it.
The bridge is wide enough for comfortable foot and bike traffic and has sturdy railings with good sightlines along the span. The sloped ramps on both sides make access easy without requiring stairs.
The bridge was built using 400 tons of steel and an intricate cable system that makes its bold curved shape possible. This engineering solution allows it to span the water without intermediate supports.
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