Abstract: A bridge element (5) having at least two bridge prongs (4), which are intended to be inserted into the respective bridge shafts (2) and to make electrically conductive contact with a contact point (3), which is arranged in the bridge shaft (2), of one or more clamping elements (1A-1G), and having a bridge section (10) which is electrically conductively connected to the bridge prongs (4) is described. The bridge prongs (4) and the bridge section (10) are electrically conductive and extend parallel to one another in a common insertion direction (Z). At least the external b ridge prongs (4) each have a profile which is of L-shaped cross section and has an outer contact section (9) which extends flat in the direction (Z) of extent and in the bridging direction (Y) which faces the adjacent bridge prongs (4), and an inner contact section (6) which starts from the outer contact section (9) transverse to the bridging direction (Y).