WW2 Nazi German Third Reich Autobahn Saaletalbrücke Jena Bridge Photo Postcard RPPC

Original vintage German postcard showing the impressive Saaletalbrücke (Saale Valley Bridge) near Jena, Germany, constructed as part of the historic Reichsautobahn highway system.

The front is captioned:

“Reichsautobahnen, Saaletalbrücke bei Jena”
Translation: “Reich Autobahns, Saale Valley Bridge near Jena.”

The reverse provides unusually detailed engineering specifications for the bridge:

“Saaletalbrücke. Nach amtl. Quelle:” — “Saale Valley Bridge. According to official sources:”

It lists:

• Length: 784 meters
• Average height: 20 meters
• Width at top: 19.20 meters
• Pillars below: 18.80 meters
• 18 arches
• Maximum span: 32 meters
• Earthwork: 32,000 cubic meters
• Concrete: 96,000 cubic meters

Published by Hermann Paris Kunstverlag, Jena, postcard No. 185. The reverse also identifies it as an “Echt Fototon” photographic card.

A particularly interesting piece for collectors of German transportation history, Reichsautobahn memorabilia, civil engineering, bridges, architecture, Jena regional history and pre-WWII German postcards.

Card is unused/unposted. It shows expected age-related wear, including light corner/edge wear and toning. Please see all photographs for exact condition.

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