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The Moses Bridge in Halsteren, Netherlands, is a wooden pedestrian bridge built in 2011 that is sunk into a moat, giving the illusion that walkers are parting water.
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Moses Bridge, Halsteren ranks #18 of 154 in the Footbridge ranking, behind Trift Bridge, ahead of Sundial Bridge, Redding.
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Why is the Moses Bridge in Halsteren sunken into the water?
The bridge is sunk into the moat of Fort de Roovere to preserve the historical sightlines of the 17th-century fort, which a traditional high bridge would ruin. By sitting flush with the water level, it gives pedestrians the optical illusion that they are parting the water as they walk across.
Where is the Moses Bridge located?
The pedestrian bridge is located in Halsteren, a town in the southern Netherlands. It was specifically constructed to cross the defensive moat of the West Brabant Line of water defenses.
What material is the Moses Bridge made of?
The bridge is constructed almost entirely from a highly durable, weather-resistant timber known as Accoya wood. The wood is specially treated to withstand the constant exposure to the surrounding moat water without rotting.
When was the Moses Bridge built?
The Moses Bridge was constructed in 2011 by the architectural firms RO&AD. It was designed as a clever architectural solution to provide accessibility to the historic fort without violating strict heritage preservation codes.
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