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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?
All about the Spijkenisserbrug, 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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| Vertical clearance when closed 12.5 meter | Width 40 meter |
| VHF-Channel 18 | Phone number 088-7985132 |
Currently the bridge is CLOSED
From 01-01 until 04-04
Operation shall take place at half an hour between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. No recreational service of 06:30-09:30 and 15:30-18:30. Last opening recreation is in the morning at 06:15 and in the afternoon at 15:15. If operation is carried out for maritime or other high, professional purposes sailing ships, recreational craft can use that control. Bridge operator may differ from operating times associated with road safety/challenge and water.On 05-04
Operation shall take place at half an hour between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. No recreational service of 06:30-09:30 and 15:30-18:30. Last opening recreation is in the morning at 06:15 and in the afternoon at 15:15. If operation is carried out for maritime or other high, professional purposes sailing ships, recreational craft can use that control. Bridge operator may differ from operating times associated with road safety/challenge and water.From 06-04 until 23-05
Operation shall take place at half an hour between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. No recreational service of 06:30-09:30 and 15:30-18:30. Last opening recreation is in the morning at 06:15 and in the afternoon at 15:15. If operation is carried out for maritime or other high, professional purposes sailing ships, recreational craft can use that control. Bridge operator may differ from operating times associated with road safety/challenge and water.On 24-05
Operation shall take place at half an hour between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. No recreational service of 06:30-09:30 and 15:30-18:30. Last opening recreation is in the morning at 06:15 and in the afternoon at 15:15. If operation is carried out for maritime or other high, professional purposes sailing ships, recreational craft can use that control. Bridge operator may differ from operating times associated with road safety/challenge and water.From 25-05 until 25-12
Operation shall take place at half an hour between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. No recreational service of 06:30-09:30 and 15:30-18:30. Last opening recreation is in the morning at 06:15 and in the afternoon at 15:15. If operation is carried out for maritime or other high, professional purposes sailing ships, recreational craft can use that control. Bridge operator may differ from operating times associated with road safety/challenge and water.From 26-12 until 31-12
Operation shall take place at half an hour between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. No recreational service of 06:30-09:30 and 15:30-18:30. Last opening recreation is in the morning at 06:15 and in the afternoon at 15:15. If operation is carried out for maritime or other high, professional purposes sailing ships, recreational craft can use that control. Bridge operator may differ from operating times associated with road safety/challenge and water.
Administrator visiting address
Laan op Zuid 45 Rotterdam
Phone number: 088-7970500
Data updated: 12 Mei 2026, 15:27 uur
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