This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1824: Kettensteg
Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany - Pegnitz River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1111 (added 2004-01-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1824 |
| Name: | Kettensteg |
| Also Known As: | Chain |
| Location: | Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany |
| Crossing: | Pegnitz River |
| Coordinates: | 49.45468 N 11.07076 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Konrad Georg Kuppler |
| References: | PTS2 |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2023) |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 2 |
| Main Spans: | 1 x 29.6 meters (97.1 feet), 1 x 27.9 meters (91.5 feet) |
Notes:
- Often claimed to be the oldest surviving suspension bridge in continental Europe.
- 1909: Wooden towers are damaged by flood and eventually replaced with steel towers.
- 1930: Bridge deck is stiffened and several intermediate piers are added to support the bridge.
- 2010: Bridge is reconstructed retaining some original components and eliminating the need for the intermediate piers. The bridge is again functioning as a suspension bridge.
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