Ever wondered how Hamburg earned its title as one of Europe’s bridge capitals? Here at the Erste Ausschlager Brücke you are standing on a vital piece of that story. The Erste Ausschlager Brücke gracefully carries Ausschlager Weg over the tranquil Mittelkanal. It links Borgfelde and Hammerbrook.
Hamburg boasts around 2500 bridges. This bridge is significant due to Hamburg’s unique geography. The city thrives within the Elbe’s inland delta. Add to this the Alster and Bille lowlands plus countless tributaries and canals. The port’s expansion further necessitated bridges. They connect it to a dense road and rail network. This bridge is one of many that helps the city cope with its waterways.
The city’s bridge count is debated due to definition disagreements. Hamburg’s LSBG considers a structure a vehicle bridge if its clear width reaches two meters. Footbridges must span at least five meters. Structures exceeding 80 meters become tunnels. Deutsche Bahn, however, classifies anything over two meters as a bridge.
In 2004 Hamburg had 2496 bridges. The LSBG oversaw 1256. The Hamburg Port Authority managed 354 as port bridges. Deutsche Bahn owned 477. The Hamburger Hochbahn had 396 and the AKN Eisenbahn 13. Private bridges were excluded from the count.
Did you know that in 2007 nearly 400 bridges had official names? Some names merged with streets or waterways. Others like harbor bridges took names from their endpoints.
The Erste Ausschlager Brücke connects Borgfelde and Hammerbrook. But there is also a Zweite Ausschlager Brücke. The Zweite Ausschlager Brücke crosses the Südkana.
Consider the intricate details of this truss bridge. Imagine the countless journeys made across the Erste Ausschlager Brücke. The bridge plays its part in Hamburg’s daily life. The Erste Ausschlager Brücke stands as a testament to Hamburg’s innovative spirit. It shows its commitment to connection. As you continue your tour remember the unsung heroes like the Erste Ausschlager Brücke. They quietly ensure the city flows smoothly.