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Duisburg-Hochfelder Eisenbahnbrücke
A historic steel truss bridge over the Rhine
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The Duisburg-Hochfelder Railway Bridge is a remarkable steel truss bridge spanning the Rhine between Duisburg's districts of Hochfeld and Rheinhausen. First opened in 1873, it now serves as a crucial rail link between the Ruhr area and Aachen. The left bank is complemented by a masonry forebay bridge with 16 arches, enhancing its architectural significance.
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The current bridge was rebuilt in 1949 after wartime destruction.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1873
- Opening Date
- 1873
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Location
Nearby
Rheinpark
606 m away
Brücke der Solidarität
849 m away
Margarethensiedlung
963 m away
Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd
820 m away
Wasserturm
1.6 km away
Duisburg Hauptbahnhof - Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd
1.1 km away
Rheinhausen Ost
1.4 km away
Waldfriedhof
2.3 km away