Muiderbrug on the A1 over Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal
The structure of the original version of this
bridge needed strengthening to accommodate a greater number of traffic flows in
a new configuration. To bolster the centre of the steel vehicular traffic
bridge with its new 162-metre span, a second girder was welded to the existing
deck girder at right angles and attached to both shores by a separate system of
cable stays. The pylons are set almost square to the waterway and lean
diagonally across the bridge. This new addition and the original bridge fit
together imperceptibly. The pylons are assembled from standardized elements
that taper rhythmically all the way up. They are to contain lighting to
illuminate their part of the road deck at night. Lighting masts will perform
this duty for the part opposite. A new river crossing for cyclists has been
added on the north side of the bridge.
Client
Bouwdienst Rijkswaterstaat
Architect
Benthem
Crouwel Architekten
Length
300
m
Start
design
2004
Start
construction
2008
Completion
2010
