Fietsbrug Nigtevecht

The Nigtevecht bicycle bridge spans 600 meters across the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, featuring a 5-meter-wide deck for cyclists and pedestrians to cross safely.

Prior to the bridge construction in 2018, residents relied on a ferry service that operated since 1952 when the canal widening project replaced an original swing bridge.

The bridge represents Dutch commitment to cycling infrastructure, connecting communities and enabling daily transportation between Gein-Zuid and Nigtevecht regions.

The structure includes hairpin turns and U-shaped stairs to manage elevation changes, with a clearance height of 10 meters for water vessels passing underneath.

The network arch design required 52 hangers distributed across both sides, reducing steel usage compared to traditional arch bridges while maintaining structural integrity.

Location: Stichtse Vecht

GPS coordinates: 52.26856,5.01808

Latest update: March 13, 2025 17:36