Imagine trains rumbling overhead. Below, boats glide peacefully. This is the Ringvaartspoorbrug. It is a vital railway bridge and a testament to Dutch engineering.
The Ringvaartspoorbrug allows trains to cross the Ringvaart. The Ringvaart is a circular canal. It surrounds the Haarlemmermeer polder. This bridge is essential for rail transport in the region. It connects people and places.
This particular Ringvaartspoorbrug has two openings. One opening is a fixed span. Its clearance is 5.1 meters high and 10.96 meters wide. The other opening is movable. This design allows both trains and boats to pass efficiently.
When closed, the Ringvaartspoorbrug has a clearance of 5.17 meters. This height allows many boats to pass underneath without needing the bridge to open. Larger vessels require the bridge to open.
The Ringvaartspoorbrug opens at scheduled times. These times vary depending on the day and time of year.
The Ringvaartspoorbrug opening times are between 09:39h and 09:44h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are opening times between 10:09h and 10:14h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Further opening times are between 12:39h and 12:44h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can see opening times between 15:09h and 15:14h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. More opening times are between 19:09h and 19:14h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are opening times between 05:55h and 06:00h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
From 09-06 to 25-12 there are opening times between 09:39h and 09:44h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are opening times between 10:09h and 10:14h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Further opening times are between 12:39h and 12:44h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can see opening times between 15:09h and 15:14h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. More opening times are between 19:09h and 19:14h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are opening times between 05:55h and 06:00h on holidays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
ProRail manages the Ringvaartspoorbrug. Their main office is in Utrecht. Contact them at 088-2317104 for more information.
Navigating the waters here? Remember to check the water level. The clearance is measured from the canal level. Water levels can change.
The Ringvaartspoorbrug is more than just steel and concrete. It’s a key part of the Netherlands’ transportation network. It keeps both trains and boats moving smoothly. Next time you cross it, take a moment to appreciate its function.