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

1864: (suspension bridge)

Porta Westfalica, Germany - Weser River
Bridgemeister ID:637 (added 2003-02-13)
Year Completed:1864
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Porta Westfalica, Germany
Crossing:Weser River
References:BRU, PTS2
Use:Rail and Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, April 3, 1945
Main Cables:Eyebar (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • At the time of completion, the bridge connected the villages of Barkhausen and Hausberge, later merged into Porta Westfalica.

Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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