Suspension Bridges of Austria
This is a list of all 35 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Austria. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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1825: Sophienbrücke
Vienna, Austria - Donaukanal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6181 (added 2021-07-09) |
| Year Completed: | 1825 |
| Name: | Sophienbrücke |
| Also Known As: | Sophia, Sophien, Sophie, Rotundenbrücke, Rotunda |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Crossing: | Donaukanal |
| Coordinates: | 48.205983 N 16.397243 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | AAJ, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1872 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- The earliest of several chain suspension bridges built in Vienna in the 1820s and 1830s.
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1828: Karlskettensteg
Vienna, Austria - Danube Canal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4594 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 1828 |
| Name: | Karlskettensteg |
| Also Known As: | Charles, Karls |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Crossing: | Danube Canal |
| Coordinates: | 48.214324 N 16.374969 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | AAJ, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Demolished, 1870 |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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1830: Rudolf
Vienna, Austria - Vienna River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6180 (added 2021-07-09) |
| Year Completed: | 1830 |
| Name: | Rudolf |
| Also Known As: | Rudolfs, Rudolfsbrücke |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Crossing: | Vienna River |
| Coordinates: | 48.196985 N 16.359208 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | PTS2 |
| Status: | Removed, c. 1899 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Was located at the northern end of the current-day Kettenbrückegasse, named for the former Rudolf bridge. The Vienna River has since been covered over at this location.
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1830: Schikaneder
Vienna, Austria - Vienna River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6179 (added 2021-07-09) |
| Year Completed: | 1830 |
| Name: | Schikaneder |
| Also Known As: | Schikanederbrücke, Schikanedersteg |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Crossing: | Vienna River |
| Coordinates: | 48.199949 N 16.365989 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | PTS2 |
| Status: | Removed, c. 1895 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Was located near the modern day intersection of Getreidemarkt and Friedrichstraße. The Vienna River here has since been covered over at this location.
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| Bridgemeister ID: | 971 (added 2003-11-13) |
| Year Completed: | 1843 |
| Name: | Mühlauer |
| Also Known As: | Chain |
| Location: | Innsbruck, Austria |
| Crossing: | Inn River |
| Coordinates: | 47.280336 N 11.404901 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Joseph Duile |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Removed, 1937 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Main Span: | 1 |
1844: Franzensbrücke
Vienna, Austria - Danube Canal
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4593 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 1844 |
| Name: | Franzensbrücke |
| Also Known As: | Franz |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Crossing: | Danube Canal |
| Coordinates: | 48.213151 N 16.391284 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1899 |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 83.7 meters (274.6 feet) |
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1864: Aspern
Vienna, Austria
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3076 (added 2019-10-26) |
| Year Completed: | 1864 |
| Name: | Aspern |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Coordinates: | 48.211858 N 16.383001 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Friedrich Schnirch |
| References: | AAJ, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Demolished, 1913 |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
External Links:
1890: (footbridge)
Hittisau, Austria - Bolgenach River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1168 (added 2004-01-21) |
| Year Completed: | 1890 |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Hittisau, Austria |
| Crossing: | Bolgenach River |
| Coordinates: | 47.461957 N 9.970007 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Rebuilt 1985.
External Links:
1901: Drahtsteg
Lingenau and Egg, Austria - Subersach River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1408 (added 2004-07-04) |
| Year Completed: | 1901 |
| Name: | Drahtsteg |
| Location: | Lingenau and Egg, Austria |
| Crossing: | Subersach River |
| Coordinates: | 47.441867 N 9.9117 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2004) |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
1902: Salzach
Laufen, Germany and Oberndorf, Austria - Salzach River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 933 (added 2003-10-25) |
| Year Completed: | 1902 |
| Name: | Salzach |
| Location: | Laufen, Germany and Oberndorf, Austria |
| Crossing: | Salzach River |
| Coordinates: | 47.939727 N 12.938722 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Riveted plate |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- Hybrid truss/suspension bridge where truss comes up to meet the cables for much of the main span. The "cables" appear to be riveted plates.
- Similar to Great Volkhov - Novgorod, Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
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1905: Makartsteg
Salzburg, Austria - Salzach River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 647 (added 2003-02-17) |
| Year Completed: | 1905 |
| Name: | Makartsteg |
| Location: | Salzburg, Austria |
| Crossing: | Salzach River |
| Coordinates: | 47.801666 N 13.042172 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Demolished, 2000 |
| Main Cables: | Riveted plate |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- 1967: Dismantled and supposedly replaced with a bridge that was referred to as a "swinging bridge." However, it appears several components of the original bridge were reassembled with a new deck. The bridge was finally demolished in 2000 and replaced with the bridge presently (2020s) known as the Marko-Feingold-Steg.
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1103 (added 2004-01-02) |
| Year Completed: | 1935 |
| Name: | Stamser |
| Also Known As: | Kanzler-Dollfuß, Kanzler-Dollfuss |
| Location: | Stams, Austria |
| Crossing: | Inn River |
| Coordinates: | 47.285914 N 10.985192 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Heinrich Kluibenschädl |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- Long narrow footbridge with stone towers.
External Links:
1937: Reichsbrücke
Vienna, Austria - Danube River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4589 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 1937 |
| Name: | Reichsbrücke |
| Location: | Vienna, Austria |
| Crossing: | Danube River |
| Coordinates: | 48.227267 N 16.407719 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Collapsed, August 1, 1976 |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 241.2 meters (791.3 feet) |
Notes:
- Renovated 1948-1952.
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1957: Barbara
Schwechat, Austria - Danube River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3099 (added 2019-10-27) |
| Year Completed: | 1957 |
| Name: | Barbara |
| Location: | Schwechat, Austria |
| Crossing: | Danube River |
| Coordinates: | 48.140833 N 16.552778 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Pipeline |
| Status: | Extant (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 506 meters (1,660.1 feet) |
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3100 (added 2019-10-27) |
| Year Completed: | 1958 |
| Name: | (pipeline bridge) |
| Location: | Leoben, Austria |
| Crossing: | Mur River |
| Coordinates: | 47.387642 N 15.104475 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Pipeline |
| Status: | Extant (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 80 meters (262.5 feet) |
1959: Mannswörth
Schwechat, Austria - Danube River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3101 (added 2019-10-27) |
| Year Completed: | 1959 |
| Name: | Mannswörth |
| Location: | Schwechat, Austria |
| Crossing: | Danube River |
| Coordinates: | 48.158084 N 16.516787 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Pipeline |
| Status: | Extant (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 260 meters (853 feet) |
External Links:
1995: Pitzenklammbrücke
Arzl im Piztal, Austria
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1438 (added 2004-07-31) |
| Year Completed: | 1995 |
| Name: | Pitzenklammbrücke |
| Location: | Arzl im Piztal, Austria |
| Coordinates: | 47.20288 N 10.76999 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Ferdinand Tschemmernegg, Helmut Hammer, Henrik Wahlberg |
| References: | ALPS |
| Use: | Footbridge and Pipeline |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2007) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 137.7 meters (451.8 feet) |
| Deck width: | 1.7 meters |
External Links:
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2249 (added 2007-03-28) |
| Year Completed: | 2006 |
| Name: | Mariensteg |
| Location: | Neuburg, Bavaria, Germany and Wernstein, Oberösterreich, Austria |
| Crossing: | Inn River |
| Coordinates: | 48.506350 N 13.454062 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Erhard Kargel |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 144 meters (472.4 feet) |
| Deck width: | 2.7 meters |
External Links:
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4592 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 2006 |
| Name: | Radbrücke |
| Also Known As: | Steirerbrücke, Stajerski, Donnersdorf |
| Location: | Halbenrain, Austria and Apace, Slovenia |
| Crossing: | Mur River |
| Coordinates: | 46.713915 N 15.893029 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
External Links:
2006: Urstein
Rif and Puch bei Hallein, Austria - Salzach River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4587 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 2006 |
| Name: | Urstein |
| Location: | Rif and Puch bei Hallein, Austria |
| Crossing: | Salzach River |
| Coordinates: | 47.725129 N 13.083050 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 100 meters (328.1 feet) |
| Deck width: | 3.6 meters |
External Links:
2007: Ybbs
Amstetten, Austria - Ybbs River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4586 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 2007 |
| Name: | Ybbs |
| Location: | Amstetten, Austria |
| Crossing: | Ybbs River |
| Coordinates: | 48.087811 N 14.826422 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge and Bicycle |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 92 meters (301.8 feet) |
External Links:
2009: Senker
Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria - Ybbs River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4588 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Year Completed: | 2009 |
| Name: | Senker |
| Location: | Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria |
| Crossing: | Ybbs River |
| Coordinates: | 47.950419 N 14.792266 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 2 |
| Main Spans: | 1 x 24 meters (78.7 feet), 1 x 48 meters (157.5 feet) |
| Deck width: | 3.3 meters |
External Links:
2009: Stubnerkogel
Bad Gastein, Austria
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4248 (added 2020-04-09) |
| Year Completed: | 2009 |
| Name: | Stubnerkogel |
| Location: | Bad Gastein, Austria |
| Coordinates: | 47.112604 N 13.098814 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 140 meters (459.3 feet) |
| Deck width: | 1 meter |
External Links:
2013: Dachstein Skywalk
Ramsau am Dachstein vicinity, Austria
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2940 (added 2019-09-28) |
| Year Completed: | 2013 |
| Name: | Dachstein Skywalk |
| Location: | Ramsau am Dachstein vicinity, Austria |
| Coordinates: | 47.469311 N 13.624799 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
External Links:
2024: Danube Valley
Linz, Austria - Danube River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8893 (added 2024-11-24) |
| Year Completed: | 2024 |
| Name: | Danube Valley |
| Also Known As: | Donautalbrücke |
| Location: | Linz, Austria |
| Crossing: | Danube River |
| Coordinates: | 48.305306 N 14.267944 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular (major highway) |
| Status: | Extant |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 305 meters (1,000.7 feet) |
Notes:
- 2024, November: Construction is complete but the highway carried by the bridge is not yet open to traffic.
External Links:
- Danube Valley Bridge - sbp. Schlaich bergermann partner project overview.
- ENR (Engineering News-Record) - Unique Suspension Bridge Takes Shape in Linz, Austria. February 7, 2023 article.
- Structurae - Structure ID 20010512
(footbridge)
Sankt Daniel and Weidenburg, Austria - Gail River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1957 (added 2005-11-05) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Sankt Daniel and Weidenburg, Austria |
| Crossing: | Gail River |
| Coordinates: | 46.657590 N 13.053811 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Extant (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
External Links:
(footbridge)
Sölden, Austria
(footbridge)
Umhausen, Austria
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4590 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Umhausen, Austria |
| At or Near Feature: | Stuibenfall |
| Coordinates: | 47.125684 N 10.948807 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- Suspended staircase alongside Stuibenfall (Stuiben waterfall).
- Near Stuibenfall - Umhausen, Austria.
Forchacher
Forchach, Austria - Lech River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8570 (added 2024-04-07) |
| Name: | Forchacher |
| Location: | Forchach, Austria |
| Crossing: | Lech River |
| Coordinates: | 47.425583 N 10.581694 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2017) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5340 (added 2020-11-12) |
| Name: | Glemmtaler Baumzipfelweg |
| Location: | Hinterglemm vicinity, Austria |
| Crossing: | Saalach |
| Coordinates: | 47.365234 N 12.509284 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Klobenstein
Staffen vicinity, Kössen, Austria - Grossache River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3079 (added 2019-10-26) |
| Name: | Klobenstein |
| Location: | Staffen vicinity, Kössen, Austria |
| Crossing: | Grossache River |
| Coordinates: | 47.688390 N 12.393899 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Längenfeld
Längenfeld, Austria
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4854 (added 2020-07-12) |
| Name: | Längenfeld |
| Also Known As: | Burgstein |
| Location: | Längenfeld, Austria |
| Coordinates: | 47.062722 N 10.971271 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 83 meters (272.3 feet) |
Notes:
- Likely built late 2010s.
Stuibenfall
Umhausen, Austria - Horlachbach River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 4591 (added 2020-06-06) |
| Name: | Stuibenfall |
| Location: | Umhausen, Austria |
| Crossing: | Horlachbach River |
| Coordinates: | 47.127063 N 10.949287 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
External Links:
Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.