World's Most Spectacular Pedestrian Bridges

Rob ‘t Hart, Wilkinson Eyre Architects

Nesciobrug, Amsterdam

This suspension bridge connects IJburg, a new district on reclaimed land, to central Amsterdam and a lovely waterfront park. Despite its no-cars policy, Nesciobrug functions as a key component of the city's transportation system. Stretching 2,559 feet over the Amsterdam Rhine Canal, it splits in two at each leafy bank; the forks add structural stiffness and create separate approach paths for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Quick Fix: The main span of the bridge was dropped in place by a crane and installed within 12 hours; the Amsterdam Rhine canal, an important shipping artery, couldn't be closed for any longer.

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World's Most Spectacular Pedestrian Bridges

Nesciobrug, Amsterdam

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