Erasmus Bridge

The Erasmus Bridge, commissioned by the Municipality of Rotterdam and completed in 1996, represented an ambitious engineering milestone, both for its structural complexity and its significant urban impact. Today, the bridge stands as the city's most iconic landmark. Characterized by its elegant and innovative architecture, the bridge features a striking asymmetrical pylon and stay cables finished in bright white, emphasizing the lightness of the structure and enhancing its distinctive visual identity.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Details

Project 
Erasmus Bridge
Country 
The Netherlands
Year 
1995
Structure type 
Bridges and highway bridges

Execution

Stay cables 
System Supplied 
TSR
Deck Type 
Steel
Main Span Length (m) 
284
Strand (t) 
600
Maximum number of strands per stay  
127
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