Rhine bridges in the Lower Rhine region, the Rhine is both a source of life and a transport route and at the same time of great economic and political importance and has been for thousands of years.
The Romans had already set up numerous camps here, which did not always have an easy time crossing the Rhine. Today, however, there are numerous bridges across the Rhine, making it quick and easy for thousands of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to cross every day.
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Rhine Bridges Lower Rhine
On the Lower Rhine, numerous bridges lead over the Rhine, which enable a quick crossing. One of the largest bridges over the Rhine is the Rhine bridge between Emmerich and, which is also called the “Golden Bridge” from the Lower Rhine. Details of some bridges and photos can be found further down the page.
Rhine Bridges Lower Rhine from south to north: (from Düsseldorf to Emmerich)
Fleher Brücke – Josef-Kardinal-Frings-Brücke – Eisenbahnbrücke Hamm – Rheinkniebrücke – Oberkasseler Brücke – Theodor-Heuss-Brücke – Flughafenbrücke – Rheinbrücke Uerdingen – Brücke der Solidarität – Rheinbrücke Neuenkamp – Friedrich-Ebert-Brücke – Haus-Knipp-Eisenbahnbrücke – Beecker
Fleher Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 732
Connection: Düsseldorf Flehe – Neuss Uedesheim
Type of bridge: cable-stayed bridge, motorway bridge, with pedestrian and bicycle lanes
Total length: 1166 meters
Width: 41.7 meters
First crossing: 1979
Josef-Kardinal-Frings-Brücke (south bridge)
Rhine kilometers: 737
Connection: Düsseldorf Süd – Neuss
Type of bridge: Welded box bridge, with car lane, bicycle and pedestrian crossing
Total length: 780 meters
Width: 30 meters
First crossing: 1951
Hamm Railway Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 738
Connection: Düsseldorf Hamm – Neuss Rheinpark
Type of bridge: Truss bridge with Düsseldorf arch, railway bridge
Total length: 813.5 meters
Width: 26.5 meters
First crossing: 1987
Rheinkniebrücke
Rhine kilometers: 743
Connection: Düsseldorf City – Düsseldorf Oberkassel
Type of bridge: Cable-stayed bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Total length: 1,518.89 meters
Width: 30 meters
First crossing: 1969
Oberkassel Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 744
Connection: Düsseldorf Altstadt – Düsseldorf Oberkassel
Type of bridge: Cable-stayed bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Total length: 614.72 meters
Width: 35 meters
First crossing: 1976
Theodor Heuss Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 746
Connection: Düsseldorf Golzheim – Düsseldorf Lörick
Type of bridge: Cable-stayed bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Total length: 1,270.9 meters
Width: 27.1 meters
First crossing: 1957
Airport Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 752
Connection: Düsseldorf North – Meerbusch Strümp
Type of bridge: cable-stayed bridge, motorway bridge, with pedestrian and bicycle lanes
Total length: 1,289 meters
Width: 38 meters
First crossing: 2002
Uerdingen Rhine Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 764
Connection: Krefeld Uerdingen – Duisburg Mündelheim
Type of bridge: Rein belt bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Total length: 860 m
Width: 19.5 m
First crossing: 1936
Duisburg-Hochfelder Railway Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 774
Connection: Duisburg Hochfeld – Rheinhausen
Type of bridge: truss bridge, railway bridge
Overall length:
Width:
First crossing: 1949
Bridge of Solidarity
Rhine kilometers: 775
Connection: Duisburg – Rheinhausen
Type of bridge: tied arch bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Overall length:
Width:
First crossing: 1950
Neuenkamp Rhine Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 778
Connection: Duisburg Neuenkamp – Duisburg Werthausen
Type of bridge: cable-stayed bridge, motorway bridge,
Total length: 777.4 m
Width: 36.3 m
First crossing: 1971
Friedrich Ebert Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 780
Connection: Duisburg Ruhrort – Duisburg Homberg
Type of bridge:
Total length: 599 meters
Width:
First crossing: 1954
Hans Knipp Railway Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 785
Connection: Duisburg Beeckerwerth – Duisburg Bearl
Type of bridge: truss bridge, railway bridge
Total length: 767 m
Width:
First crossing: 1912
Beeckerwerther Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 785
Connection: Duisburg Beeckerwerth – Duisburg Bearl
Type of bridge: cable-stayed bridge, motorway bridge, with pedestrian and bicycle lanes
Total length: 1030 m
Width: 40.95 m
First crossing: 1990
Lower Rhine Bridge Wesel
Rhine kilometers: 813
Connection: Wesel – Büderich
Type of bridge: Cable-stayed bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Total length: 772.5 m
Width: 27.5 m
First crossing: 2009
Rees-Kalkar Rhine Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 836
Connection: Rees – Niederörmter
Type of bridge: Cable-stayed bridge with car lane and with foot and cycle lanes
Total length: 982.5 m
Width: 19.3 m
First crossing: 1967
Emmerich Rhine Bridge
Rhine kilometers: 853
Connection: Emmerich – Kleve
Type of bridge: Suspension bridge (longest in Germany)
Total length: 803
Width: 22 m
First crossing: 1965
