Hembrug, Railway swing bridge in Westpoort, Netherlands
The Hembrug spans 64 meters across the North Sea Canal, connecting Amsterdam to Zaandam through a metal truss construction.
The bridge, constructed in 1878 and rebuilt between 1903 and 1907, served rail traffic until its closure in 1983 after the Hemtunnel opening.
The bridge name influenced the surrounding industrial area, which developed into a major ammunition factory employing thousands of workers throughout the 20th century.
The structure incorporated a rail halt from 1907 to 1982, enabling factory workers to access employment sites in the growing industrial district.
Dutch resistance members conducted underwater operations during World War II to remove German explosives from the central pier of the bridge.
Location: Amsterdam
Length: 64 m
Longest Span: 64 m
GPS coordinates: 52.41972,4.82778
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:32
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