How does crossing a movable bridge work?
The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
All about the Spanjaardsbrug, location, opening hours and contact details. On the water map below do you see the bridge in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the operating times of this bridge, if available the maritime radio data and telephone numbers, and any additional instructions.
 
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The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
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Spanjaardsbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 2.5 meter, width: 10.4 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
Comment bridge management (NL): Afstandsbediening via de Bedieningscentrale De Waard.
VHF-Channel: Channel 22, radio traffic Two way
-01 November 2023 to 31 March 2024: During peak periods half-hour service of professional shipping (from 06.45 - 09.30 and from 16.00 - 18.00) and no service of recreational craft.
Outside peak times: professional sailing on offer, fifteen minutes service for recreational craft
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
Operating times all year round
From 01-01 tot 29-03:
-01 November 2023 to 31 March 2024: During peak periods half-hour service of professional shipping (from 06.45 - 09.30 and from 16.00 - 18.00) and no recreational service.
Out of rush hour: professional sailing on offer, 15 minutes service for recreational craft
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
On 30-03 (Goede Vrijdag)
Between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 31-03 tot 31-03:
-01 November 2023 to 31 March 2024: During peak periods half-hour service of professional shipping (from 06.45 - 09.30 and from 16.00 - 18.00) and no recreational service.
Out of rush hour: professional sailing on offer, 15 minutes service for recreational craft
Holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
From 01-04 tot 31-10:
-01 April 2023 to 31 October 2023: During peak periods half-hour service of professional shipping (from 06.45 - 09.30 and from 16.00 - 18.00) and no recreational service.
Out of rush hour: professional sailing on offer, 15 minutes service for recreational craft
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
From 01-11 tot 23-12:
-01 November 2023 to 31 March 2024: During peak periods half-hour service of professional shipping (from 06.45 - 09.30 and from 16.00 - 18.00) and no service of recreational craft.
Outside peak times: professional sailing on offer, fifteen minutes service for recreational craft
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
On 24-12
All days, between 06:00h and 18:00h
From 25-12 tot 30-12:
-01 November 2023 to 31 March 2024: During peak periods half-hour service of professional shipping (from 06.45 - 09.30 and from 16.00 - 18.00) and no service of recreational craft.
Outside peak times: professional sailing on offer, fifteen minutes service for recreational craft
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h
On 31-12
All days, between 06:00h and 18:00h
Currently the bridge is CLOSED (bridge deck horizontal)
Foto: Waterkaart LiveAdministrator
Provincie Zuid-Holland
Postbus 90602
Den Haag
Administrator visiting address
Zuid-Hollandplein 1, 2596 AW Den Haag
Phone: 070-4416622
Data updated: 12 November 2024, 15:47 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.