Poniatowski Bridge, Steel bridge in Śródmieście, Poland.
The Poniatowski Bridge extends 506 meters (about 1660 feet) across the Vistula River, linking the Powiśle and Praga districts with eight steel spans. The parallel roadways run separately, offering space for vehicles and trams on different levels.
During the Warsaw Uprising, German troops demolished the structure on September 13, 1944, leaving only the lower piers in place. The postwar reconstruction followed a new design that incorporated the remains of the original construction.
The crossing carries the name of Prince Józef Poniatowski, a Polish national hero from the Napoleonic era. This change marked the country's independence and replaced the former Russian designation.
The crossing serves as a key link for vehicles and public transport, with separate lanes for both directions. An extended approach leads directly to the Wisłostrada expressway along the riverbank.
At low water levels in the Vistula, remnants of the original prewar fixtures appear, including benches near the waterline. These elements show that the structure once served as a space for pedestrians as well.
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