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The Koningshavenbrug spans 79 meters across the Koningshaven channel, featuring steel towers reaching 60 meters in height and a central lifting section of 53 meters.

The bridge, completed in 1927 by architect Pieter Joosting, replaced an older swing bridge from 1878 that experienced frequent collisions with maritime vessels.

Dutch filmmaker Joris Ivens documented the bridge's mechanical operations in his 1928 film 'De brug', establishing its place in early cinema history.

The bridge maintains a permanent raised position since 1993, when railway operations ceased following the construction of the Willemspoortunnel beneath the waterway.

The structure garnered international attention in 2022 when proposals emerged to temporarily dismantle it for the passage of a superyacht through Rotterdam's waterways.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: 1927

Architects: Pieter Joosting

Length: 79 m

Longest Span: 53 m

Address: Prins Hendrikkade bij 58

GPS coordinates: 51.91337,4.49888

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34