Melkwegbridge, Purmerend

This arch bridge in Purmerend, the Netherlands in order to connect the historic city center of new neighborhoods.

At 12 metres, this arch is high enough to allow boats to pass beneath and the lower deck splits into two parts that revolve open when boats are approaching.

Designed by Dutch studios NEXT Architects and Rietveld Landscape, began planning the bridge in 2007 and recently completed the project in October of 2012.