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The Jungfern Bridge (German: Jungfernbrücke) is a bridge in Berlin.[1] It is the oldest bridge in Berlin.[2] There have been nine predecessors on its site in Berlin-Mitte,[2] spanning the Spree arm Kupfergraben and linking Friedrichsgracht to Oberwasserstraße.[citation needed]
Jungfern Bridge Jungfernbrücke (Berlin) | |
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Coordinates | 52°30′49″N 13°24′05″E / 52.5137°N 13.4014°E |
Carries | Pedestrians |
Crosses | Kupfergraben |
Locale | Mitte, Berlin, ![]() |
Characteristics | |
Design | Bascule bridge |
Material | Iron |
Total length | 28 metres (92 ft) |
Width | 4.5 metres (15 ft) |
Longest span | 8.7 metres (29 ft) |
No. of spans | 3 |
Piers in water | 2 |
Clearance below | 4.5 metres (15 ft) |
History | |
Constructed by | hölzerne Klappbrücke auf Steinwiderlagern |
Standort | |
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References
edit- ^ Herz, J. H. (1908). Guide through Germany, Austria-Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, &c:. Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft. Page 161. Retrieved from Google books
- ^ a b "The oldest bridge: Jungfernbrücke (Mitte)". www.elephantinberlin.com.
52°30′50″N 13°24′05″E / 52.51389°N 13.40139°E