Maarsserbrug
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N 52° 08.016 E 005° 02.345
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The Maarsserbrug is the main bridge in Maarssen, connecting Maarssen-Dorp with Maarssenbroek.
Waymark Code: WMJ268
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Date Posted: 09/11/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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The Maarsserbrug, locally also called "Hoge Brug" (high bridge) was built in 1938 to replace two old bridges across the Merwedekanaal (now Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal).
The bridge is the main connection for people living in Maarssen-Dorp to go the other part of the village, Maarssenbroek including the train station of Maarssen.
The bridge was damaged in 1945, after the liberation of the Netherlands in the second World War.
In 2006, the bridge was completly renovated.
Length of bridge: 202 meter

Height of bridge: Approx. 25 meter

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: All motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Canal (Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal)


Date constructed: 1938

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Verbindingsweg

Location:
Maarssen, Utrecht, The Netherlands


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