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 Socratesbrug, 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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Socratesbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 2.6 meter, width: 14 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specifiedOn 31-03 (Eerste Paasdag)
Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 16:30h
From 01-04 until 26-04
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.)
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 13:00h and 16:30h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
From 27-04 until 04-05
Holidays, Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.)
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 16:30h
From 05-05 until 08-05
Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 16:30h
From 09-05 until 18-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.)
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 13:00h and 16:30h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
On 19-05 (Eerste pinksterdag)
Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 16:30h
From 20-05 until 30-03
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel. 030-2866 824.)
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 13:00h and 16:30h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep, 24-uur tevoren aanvragen op tel.030-2866 824.) - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Administrator
Gemeente Utrecht
Postbus 16200
3500 CE Utrecht
Administrator visiting address
Stadhuisbrug 1 Utrecht
Phone: 030-2861000
Data updated: 21 November 2024, 17:08 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.