Enneüs Heerma Bridge, Steel transport bridge in IJburg, Netherlands
The Enneüus Heerma Bridge is a steel structure that connects the artificial islands of IJburg with Amsterdam's mainland and carries both tram and vehicle traffic. Its segmented arches and elevated form make it a striking landmark as you travel between the newer eastern district and the rest of the city.
The bridge was designed by Nicholas Grimshaw Architects and completed in 2001 to make the new island development of IJburg accessible. This infrastructure marked a turning point in Amsterdam's eastward expansion with its contemporary engineering approach.
The bridge structure incorporates design elements that reference Amsterdam's traditional canal houses through its arches and lateral gables, while featuring a segmented pattern.
The tram line 26 from Amsterdam Central Station or access via the A10 motorway are the main ways to cross this bridge. Walking across the pedestrian paths gives you the best view of the surrounding water and islands.
The construction required specialized pontoons and crawler cranes instead of typical floating cranes because the water was too shallow in this location. This made the building process a distinctive technical challenge for the project.
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