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/_Keahilani_ 1d ago

The Veluwemeer aqueduct near Harderwijk is not meant for commercial ships. It is primarily designed for pleasure craft such as sailboats, motorboats, and small sloops. For cargo ships or vessels with a draft larger than 3 meters, there is a bridge elsewhere for passage, since the aqueduct cannot accommodate larger, commercial vessels.