Rijnhavenbrug, Pedestrian bridge in Katendrecht district, Netherlands.
Rijnhavenbrug is a pedestrian bridge in Katendrecht that connects the district with Wilhelminapier using a steel frame and wooden railings. The structure stretches about 160 meters and includes rest areas with seating along the wider sections.
Construction of this bridge began in 2011 and took about a year and a half to complete. The project involved shipping three large sections by water from another city to the Rotterdam site.
The bridge reflects Rotterdam's harbor heritage through its design, which references the shape of loading cranes found historically in the port. You can see these maritime references in the structure itself as you walk across.
The bridge is accessible to both pedestrians and cyclists, with lighting along the path for safety. Be aware that sections can open to allow boats to pass through, so access may be briefly interrupted.
A movable middle section measuring 27 meters can open to let boats pass through the harbor. This engineering feature allows the structure to serve both foot traffic and maritime vessels simultaneously.
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