Prins Willem-Alexanderbrug, Cable-stayed steel bridge in Neder-Betuwe, Netherlands
The Prins Willem-Alexanderbrug extends across the Rhine River, connecting the regions with its steel structure and supporting cables spanning 1,419 meters in length.
Constructed in 1974, this bridge represented a milestone in Dutch infrastructure development as one of the first concrete cable-stayed bridges in the Netherlands.
The bridge bears the name of Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, reflecting the Dutch tradition of naming significant structures after members of the royal family.
The structure serves as a vital transportation link between Beneden-Leeuwen and Wamel, supporting daily vehicle traffic and commercial transport across the Rhine River.
Rising 57 meters above the water, the bridge combines concrete and steel elements in its construction, demonstrating engineering methods of the 1970s.
Location: Neder-Betuwe
Inception: 1974
GPS coordinates: 51.88919,5.49748
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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