The Melkwegbridge is an architectural marvel (10 HQ Photos)

: Yesterday in the DMA I referenced the amazing Melkwegbridge located in Purmerend, The Netherlands. But the bridge is so interesting I figured it deserved its own post. The most striking part of the bridge, designed by NEXT architects, is a massive arch which reaches a height of 12m above water level and stands in a continuous line with the Melkweg-road, thus offering an incredible view over the city. Bicycles and remainder traffic cross the bridge using the 100m long bicycle deck. This deck was designed as a pendulum over the water, so that the slope could be limited to a minimum.

The pedestrian bridge weighs 85 tons, consists of 130 steps and is supported by a steel arch. Both bridge sections flow smoothly into each other and form one whole. This unity is enhanced by the continuity of materials and colors. In the edges of the bridge LED lines are applied that follow the contour of the bridge and guarantees a spectacular view on the bridge even after sunset.

mclovin

this is pretty amazing
and first lol
speaks

I will find it and I will rocky run the shit out of that bridge

*da da da daaaaaaaaaaaah*

Hucks

I like you. You know that there's no easy way out, nor is there a shortcut home.
Joe

my brain is broken. all i hear when i read this is the indiana jones theme

i8paula

Too hard to climb the arch when you could walk the lower bridge – fuck cyclists

i8paula

I'm betting theyd either say "ik spreek geen ingels" or ask "who is the farjar?"

Unity

In case u didn't know 'Melkweg' is dutch for 'Milkyway'.
Schnizz56

Proof that smoking too much weed has certain benefits!
BigManJones

…'But the bridge is so interesting I figured it deserved its own post.' You also thought pictures of a man becoming a lady in Russia was interesting enough to get it's own post. Allow to me decide what's interesting.

Derek

You are unequivocally allowed to do so. Opened a post with a premise that you found uninteresting? Close right back out. Boom, disinterest averted.

Turbodude

Incredible? Spectacular? Amazing?…….Bob, you really need to get out more.
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its so beautifully and nice picture i really wish to see this on my real eyes.
Romano

What the hell! I grew up in Purmerend, my parents still live there, like a 100meters away, ow sorry yards for you guys… First time i see this bridge is on the chive
Yak Surfer

This bridge is pretty cool. I work with bridge designers here n the US and rarely get to be that creative. It's nice to see creative, esthetically pleasing problem solving.
nathan

can boats fit under the bike bridge?
niabot

Unluckily the images don't show why it is practical to build it like that. The lower part can be turned, so that ships can pass. Anyone who doesn't want to wait can walk over the high bridge.

Murph1908

Thank you! Without this explanation, all it is is a bridge that's extremely sloped for no reason but hubris.

Figured there muse be a reason why it was designed like it was.

ZenkTheTanK

#4 So they are over there walking across bridges and climbing stairs and riding their bikes EVERYWHERE staying nice and thin…. we are over here taking escalators into LA fitness eating Fried butter and watching Honey Boo Boo.

Jrmtiger

Couldn't have this in 'Merica because it wouldn't be fair for everyone with mobility scooters, and 50 people a day would have a "slip and fall" just to sue someone.
Lou

I like architecture but of a certain type. Where are the boobies?
TheVanityScore

imagine tripping and falling all the way down those stairs… ouch.
KinkyJ

So its a staircase over a river. How does that make it a marvel?
thetech2

how bout ya go fuck yourself
Canucks_Rule

#2 – neato. but wonder how many ppl have tripped on those stairs.
ChristOnACracker

What the FUCK is the point?