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

1824: Kettensteg

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany - Pegnitz River
Bridgemeister ID:1111 (added 2004-01-04)
Year Completed:1824
Name:Kettensteg
Also Known As:Chain
Location:Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Crossing:Pegnitz River
Coordinates:49.45468 N 11.07076 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Konrad Georg Kuppler
References:PTS2
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Eyebar (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:1 x 29.6 meters (97.1 feet),
1 x 27.9 meters (91.5 feet)

Notes:

  • Often claimed to be the oldest surviving suspension bridge in continental Europe.
  • 1909: Wooden towers are damaged by flood and eventually replaced with steel towers.
  • 1930: Bridge deck is stiffened and several intermediate piers are added to support the bridge.
  • 2010: Bridge is reconstructed retaining some original components and eliminating the need for the intermediate piers. The bridge is again functioning as a suspension bridge.

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Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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