Hoge Brug

Hoge Brug / Hoeg Brögk
The Hoge Brug, viewed from the Céramique area on the eastern bank of the Maas
Coordinates50°50′46″N 5°41′50″E / 50.8462°N 5.6973°E / 50.8462; 5.6973
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesMeuse
LocaleMaastricht (Binnenstad–Wyck/Céramique)
Preceded byJohn F. Kennedybrug
Followed bySint Servaasbrug
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
Total length261 meters [1]
Width7.2 meter [1]
Height10 meters (bridge) / 26 meters (highest point of arch) [1]
History
DesignerRené Greisch
Opened2003; 22 years ago (2003)
Location
Map

The Hoge Brug (pronounced [ˈɦoːɣə ˈbrʏx]; Dutch for 'high bridge'), also known by its Maastrichtian dialect name Hoeg Brögk (pronounced [ɦuɣ ˈbʀœk]), is a pedestrian and cycle bridge that spans the Meuse (Dutch: Maas) in Maastricht, Netherlands.

  • Entrance to the Hoge Brug on the eastern bank of the Meuse.
    Entrance to the Hoge Brug on the eastern bank of the Meuse.
  • View of the Céramique section of Wyck (eastern Meuse bank) taken from the bridge.
    View of the Céramique section of Wyck (eastern Meuse bank) taken from the bridge.
  • View of the Hoge Brug from the eastern Meuse bank.
    View of the Hoge Brug from the eastern Meuse bank.

References

  1. ^ a b c Hoge Brug Maastricht wint Staalprijs 2004. 15 oktober 2004, nieuwsbank.nl


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