Creative pedestrian bridge near Fort de Roovere in the Netherlands divides the water like Moses and allows people to safely cross to the other side.
Designed by RO&AD architects, this unique trench inspired sunken bridge was constructed out of extremely durable Accoya wood.
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The Hooded Claw
I like it, sometimes bridges can ruin scenery, even well designed ones. At least this blends into the contours of the surrounding riverbanks.
Nov 16th, 2011
laala
greattt. but how if there is flood?
Nov 16th, 2011
Katie
Amazing, but I also wonder what would happen if it was to flood? The lake (or pond, whatever it is) also looks entirely man made so I’m wondering if it was made just so they could build this bridge. It will be a million times better when they make the surrounding area more lush and beautiful… ’cause unfortunately the bridge is the only visually appealing thing here. Though it could just be the time of year?
Nov 17th, 2011
Lilia Smiles
I agree with all of the above! At least the wood is sustainable! But I love the idea of the submerged walkway. I also had an idea similar to that with is to have a supported glass walkway that is slightly submerged in water (maybe and inch or so) and have glass sidings. It creates the illusion of walking on water, however I don’t know how well it would work outdoors. I was thinking of having something like this in a covered dim walkway with water underneath and ambient bluish lighting. :)
Nov 17th, 2011
joy
nice place
Nov 17th, 2011
Sharyn
It’s a moat around a fort! That makes it even cooler to me. I think it’s a wonderful idea for what I assume is a tourist destination now.
Nov 17th, 2011
Colleen
Very beautiful bridge. I am sure many people would find this pedestrian bridge “remember-able” :)
Nov 17th, 2011
Subarulol
wht will happen when it rains though?
Nov 17th, 2011
Joel
Cool concept. If it’s to cross a moat, then flooding would be a great way to prevent crossing. Just raise water level a little bit in the moat and the bridge is gone. Then drain moat and pump out walkway. Of course, considering the narrowness and the number of stairs, even without flooding it, it would provide a fairly effective level of security against anything large.
Nov 17th, 2011
Darrell
Dam bridge!
Nov 17th, 2011
bryant yee
i was listening to the national treasure soundtrack when i first looked at this. makes it way more epic! anyway sweet idea
Nov 17th, 2011
Math
Well, I think I have an idea about the flooding that everybody worry about!!! If the bridge float by itself, all you need is a kind of elastic fitting on each side of the bridge to make sure it follow the bridge when it get up!!! Quite simple:)
Nov 17th, 2011
Marcus
What about disabled access? How is the water level controlled to never raise above the sides? Very neat idea though, I cant help but wonder, is there a reason its never been done before?
Nov 30th, 2011
tango
Moats are essentially a “ring” around the fort. There is likely a spillway, or large drain, in another section of the moat. Water would “flow” from both sides of the bridge to the spillway, and out of the moat to maintain the water level.
Jan 25th, 2012
Dhaval
Wow…
Jan 27th, 2012
fahimeh
That’s really nice. but would you explain that what happen when it rains though and raises water level?
Apr 3rd, 2012
Nicholas
It’s a bless-full bridge. A Remembrance of Moses and God.
Apr 29th, 2012
A. P.
According to the designers, virtually no water spills over the edge because the height of the water is controlled by two small adjustable ‘dams’ at both sides of the moat. The dams are set at a height to.Ad Kil and Ko RosterArchitects of the Moses Bridge ensure that when the water level rises, the water spills over and into the dams and not into the bridge. In case of a heavy rainstorm, a small pump under the bottom of the bridge evacuates the water.
May 19th, 2013