Dr. W. Hupkesbrug, Steel railway bridge in Waardenburg and Zaltbommel, Netherlands.
The Dr. W. Hupkesbrug spans 865 meters across the Waal River, featuring three main spans of 125 meters each and eight additional spans of 61 meters length.
Built in 1869, the bridge suffered significant damage during World War II when German forces destroyed multiple spans, leading to a complete restoration that lasted until 1951.
The bridge received its name in honor of Willem Hupkes, director of Nederlandse Spoorwegen, who organized railway strikes against German occupation in 1944.
The structure maintains a navigation clearance of 17.44 meters on the north side and 17.08 meters on the south side, accommodating both river and rail traffic.
Early Dutch photographer Pieter Oosterhuis documented the entire construction process, creating a valuable record of 19th-century engineering methods.
Location: Neerijnen
Location: Zaltbommel
Longest Span: 125 m
GPS coordinates: 51.81861,5.26139
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:02
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Kerkplein 28, Zaltbommel
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De wallen en bastions, alsmede de dubbele vestinggracht, na 1848 naar ontwerp van de stadsbouwmeester F.W. de Virieu beplant en tot singels met plantsoenaanleg getransformeerd.
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