Waalbrug, Steel arch bridge over the Waal River, Nijmegen, Netherlands
The Waalbrug extends 604 meters across the Waal River, featuring a central arch that reaches 65 meters in height and spans 244 meters.
Upon its completion in 1936, the Waalbrug held the record for the longest arch span in Europe and was inaugurated by Queen Wilhelmina before 200,000 spectators.
The bridge stands as a memorial to resistance fighter Jan van Hoof, who prevented its destruction during World War II through strategic intervention.
The structure accommodates over 50,000 vehicles daily while providing dedicated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists crossing between Nijmegen's districts.
Dutch military engineers deliberately destroyed the bridge in 1940 to impede German advancement, yet it was subsequently rebuilt and captured during Operation Market Garden.
Location: Nijmegen
Inception: June 16, 1936
Architects: Rijkswaterstaat
Official opening: June 16, 1936
Height: 65 m
Length: 604 m
Address: General James Gavinweg 1
GPS coordinates: 51.85111,5.87194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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