Munkás Bridge, Budapest, Road bridge in District III, Hungary
Munkás Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Danube River in Budapest District III, connecting the western bank to Óbudai Island. The structure is made of reinforced concrete and stretches approximately 55 meters across the water.
The original wooden crossing was built in 1858 to span the Danube at this location. It was later rebuilt in steel and finally reconstructed in reinforced concrete form during the 1960s.
The bridge connects residents to Óbudai Island, which holds numerous events throughout the year and provides recreational spaces for the local community.
Buses and trams run across this bridge, with stops at both ends making it easy to access. It serves as an active crossing for both vehicles and pedestrians, so expect crowds during rush hours.
The 1884 steel version featured a lifting mechanism that allowed ships to pass underneath, representing an early engineering innovation for Budapest. This capability was eventually abandoned as shipping patterns changed and new technologies emerged.
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