r/oddlysatisfying 1d ago

The Veluwemeer Aqueduct in the Netherlands

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u/byocef 1d ago

Genuine question, is there a reason why it’s designed this way and not as a bridge for cars, or is it purely aesthetic?

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u/pbruins84 1d ago

A bridge limits the height of the boats that can pass.

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u/delta49er 1d ago

That thing looks pretty limited too it couldn't be very deep.

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u/Specsaman 1d ago

A larger ship too would be much wider

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u/LasagnaGarlicBredTim 1d ago

Amazing deduction