This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1951: Köln-Mülheimer
Köln (Cologne) and Mülheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - Rhine River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 457 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1951 |
| Name: | Köln-Mülheimer |
| Location: | Köln (Cologne) and Mülheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Crossing: | Rhine River |
| Coordinates: | 50.964427 N 6.995124 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Fritz Leonhardt |
| References: | BFL |
| Use: | Vehicular (four-lane) and Rail, with walkway |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2022) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 315 meters (1,033.5 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 85 meters (278.9 feet) |
| Deck width: | 27.2 meters |
Notes:
- Carries four lanes of vehicular traffic, two sets of rail tracks, and pedestrian/bicycle paths on both sides.
- Replaced 1929 Köln-Mülheim - Köln (Cologne) and Mülheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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