Rheinkniebr眉cke (Rhine Knee Bridge), Dusseldorf
The Rheinkniebr眉cke, known in English as the Rhine Knee Bridge, is a six-langed, cable-stayed bridge over the Rhine. One of seven Rhine bridges in the city, the Rhine Knee Bridge is the only one that crosses at the knee of the Rhine, giving it its distinctive moniker. The bridge was constructed in 1969.
Plans for a bridge at this location began as early as 1912. Architect Bruno Schmitz and engineer Otto Blum were awarded the design. When the time actually came to construct the bridge, it was designed by architect Friedrich Tamms who was head of the Duesseldorf City Planning Office.
The entirety of the bridge is 1,519 meters long, which is just under one mile in length. However, the span over the Rhine is only about one-third of that length. The bridge has a singular pylon with two free-standing vertical stems. The steel bridge deck has cantilevered sidewalks and bike paths.
The bridge is known as part of the original Duesseldorf bridge family along with the Theodor Heuss Bridge and the Oberkassel Bridge.
Plans for a bridge at this location began as early as 1912. Architect Bruno Schmitz and engineer Otto Blum were awarded the design. When the time actually came to construct the bridge, it was designed by architect Friedrich Tamms who was head of the Duesseldorf City Planning Office.
The entirety of the bridge is 1,519 meters long, which is just under one mile in length. However, the span over the Rhine is only about one-third of that length. The bridge has a singular pylon with two free-standing vertical stems. The steel bridge deck has cantilevered sidewalks and bike paths.
The bridge is known as part of the original Duesseldorf bridge family along with the Theodor Heuss Bridge and the Oberkassel Bridge.
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Rheinkniebr眉cke (Rhine Knee Bridge) on Map
Sight Name: Rheinkniebr眉cke (Rhine Knee Bridge)
Sight Location: Dusseldorf, Germany (See walking tours in Dusseldorf)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dusseldorf, Germany (See walking tours in Dusseldorf)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Dusseldorf, Germany
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles