This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1868: Eiserner Steg

Frankfurt, Germany - Main River
Bridgemeister ID:6429 (added 2021-08-11)
Year Completed:1868
Name:Eiserner Steg
Also Known As:Eiserne Steg
Location:Frankfurt, Germany
Crossing:Main River
Coordinates:50.108108 N 8.682128 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Peter Schmick
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Footbridge
Status:Replaced, 1912
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • A "stiffened" braced chain suspension bridge. Like several other similar eastern European bridges constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s it is somewhat questionable whether this bridge should be included in a list of suspension bridges. It was replaced in 1912 by a cantilever bridge that resembles the shape and lines of the former suspension bridge.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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