Berlagebrug
Berlagebrug | |
|---|---|
The bridge in 2016 | |
| Coordinates | 52°20′50″N 4°54′46″E / 52.34733°N 4.91275°E |
| Crosses | Amstel |
| Locale | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Named for | Hendrikus Petrus Berlage |
| Heritage status | Rijksmonument |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 100+ m |
| Width | 24 m |
| History | |
| Architect | H. P. Berlage, C. Biemond |
| Construction start | 1926 |
| Construction end | 1931 |
| Inaugurated | 28 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.