The Magdeburg Water Bridge — the longest such water bridge in the World (2003) on September 1, 2015September 2, 2015 By Florida's Big Dig In Germany, in 2003 the Magdeburg Water Bridge connected the Elbe-Haver Canal and the Mittelland Canal, saving time and distance in the transfer of cargo without interruption from the eastern to western portions of Germany. Share this:TwitterMoreFacebookPocketLike this:Like Loading...