This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1915: Deutz
Köln (Cologne), Germany - Rhine River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 432 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1915 |
| Name: | Deutz |
| Also Known As: | Deutzer, Hindenburg |
| Location: | Köln (Cologne), Germany |
| Crossing: | Rhine River |
| References: | AAJ, BRU |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Collapsed, 1945 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 184.4 meters (605 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 92.2 meters (302.5 feet) |
| Deck width: | 59.6 feet |
| Characteristics: | Self-anchored |
Notes:
- First long-span self-anchored suspension bridge.
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Jochem Hollestelle and Peter Munson contributed to the information and/or images for this bridge.
Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.
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