The best bridge finds and the most beautiful are the ones you find in the places you at least expect them to be. This Mystery Bridge find happens to fit perfectly.
This single-span combination concrete and stone arch bridge is located just 400 meters east of Leipzig Central Railway Station, around the corner from the Brandenburger Brücke which spans the Leipzig -Dresden Rail Line. It crosses the Parthe, a small river that runs through the northern part of the city before emptying into the River White Elster. The bridge is characterized by its ornamental, monumental-shaped columns with a globe finial on top, located in each corner of the bridge itself.
On the arches, there’s the construction date of 2001, yet one has to assume that was the date it was widened and renovated as it coincided with the rehabilitation of the Brandenburger Brücke, which included a twin span built to accommodate traffic going to the city. The rehabilitation of the 1910 arch bridge and the construction of the coupler span were completed in 2003. Both the railroad crossing pairs and this bridge over the Parthe. carry Highways 2 & 87 going to Halle (Saale) and Torgau, yet they are only 70 meters from each other and just around the corner.
While the build date on the Parthe is 2001, it is more than likely that the bridge was built more than a century ago, which leads to the question of the structure’s origin: when was it originally built and by whom? Who built the arch span and who was behind the design of the columns?
The bridge is difficult to photograph as it is located right next to the railroad tracks and entering it is not allowed. The best photo of the bridge is best taken from the train, as you saw in the second picture, yet the shot needs to be quick, like a drive-by shooting. The details of the bridge are possible as there are sidewalks on both sides of the bridge.
What do you know about this bridge? Feel free to comment in the section below or use the contact details in the BHC and feel free to provide some information on it. Remember: Your bridge matters. ❤️🌉
You can find photos of the Brandenburger Brücke on the Chronicles’ Instagram page, which includes some interesting facts about its history.
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