Berlagebrug

Berlagebrug
The bridge in 2016
Coordinates52°20′50″N 4°54′46″E / 52.34733°N 4.91275°E / 52.34733; 4.91275
CrossesAmstel
LocaleAmsterdam, Netherlands
Named forHendrikus Petrus Berlage
Heritage statusRijksmonument
Characteristics
Total length100+ m
Width24 m
History
ArchitectH. P. Berlage, C. Biemond
Construction start1926
Construction end1931
Inaugurated28 May 1932
Location

The Berlagebrug (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrlaːɣəˌbrʏx]; English: Berlage Bridge) is a bascule bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The bridge was commissioned by the Amsterdam municipality and designed by engineer Cornelis Biemond (1899-1980) and architect Hendrikus Petrus Berlage (1856–1934); it was named after the latter. It was constructed from 1926 to 1931 and officially opened on 28 May 1932. It has been designated as a Rijksmonument (National Heritage Site) since 11 May 2008. The bridgekeeper's house carries the address Amsteldijk 134.