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Hoge Brug

Coordinates: 50°50′46″N 5°41′50″E / 50.8462°N 5.6973°E / 50.8462; 5.6973
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Hoge Brug / Hoeg Brögk
The Hoge Brug, viewed from the Céramique area on the eastern bank of the Maas
Coordinates50°50′46″N 5°41′50″E / 50.8462°N 5.6973°E / 50.8462; 5.6973
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesMeuse
LocaleMaastricht (BinnenstadWyck/Céramique)
Preceded byJohn F. Kennedybrug
Followed bySint Servaasbrug
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
Total length261 meters [1]
Width7.2 meter [1]
Height10 meters (bridge) / 26 meters (highest point of arch) [1]
History
DesignerRené Greisch
Opened2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Location
Map

The Hoge Brug (pronounced [ˈɦoːɣə ˈbrʏx]; Dutch for 'high bridge'), also known by its Maastrichtian dialect name Hoeg Brögk (pronounced [ɦuɣ ˈbʀœk]), is a pedestrian and cycle bridge that spans the Meuse (Dutch: Maas) in Maastricht, Netherlands.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Hoge Brug Maastricht wint Staalprijs 2004. 15 oktober 2004, nieuwsbank.nl