Built in 1989 the Wegedornbrücke stands before you. It’s more than just a bridge. It’s a vital link connecting Adlershof and Altglienicke. This wasn’t always the case. The Wegedornbrücke replaced the old Wredebrücke. That bridge served this area for many years. Its removal necessitated a new crossing.
The Wegedornbrücke is a girder bridge. It’s made of prestressed concrete. It carries Wegedornstraße over the Teltowkanal. The name Wegedornbrücke comes from the street it spans. The street itself is named after the buckthorn plant. This common shrub is known in German as Kreuzdorn or Wegedorn.
In 2003 something remarkable happened. A new pipe bridge was added. This addition cost 50000 euros. Before this addition a pressure water line ran under the canal. It was a culvert. Now it’s cleverly integrated into the Wegedornbrücke itself. The steel framework of the pipe bridge is attached to the street bridge. Its visible surface is covered with trapezoidal sheet metal.
Imagine the engineers. They designed this clever solution. They seamlessly integrated a vital utility into an existing structure. This impressive feat improved infrastructure efficiently.
The Wegedornbrücke is more than a simple passage. It’s a testament to engineering ingenuity. Its name carries a piece of botanical history. Its integration of the pipe bridge shows practical problem-solving. It quietly serves the community. This unassuming bridge connects neighborhoods. It also demonstrates the evolution of Berlin’s infrastructure. The Wegedornbrücke is a silent witness. It observes the constant flow of life in Berlin-Adlershof.