SUNKEN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

No, your eyes are not deceiving you - the waters have indeed parted! This incredible "sunken" bridge located in the Netherlands is giving visitors a unique way to access a beautiful 17th Century Dutch fort. Designed by RO & AD Architects, the Moses Bridge literally parts the waters that surround the fort, allowing pedestrians to pass through. This sunken bridge was designed since an elevated bridge would have taken away from the aesthetics of the fort's design.

From afar, the bridge is invisible to the eye. The flow of the moat appears continuous, as the water level remains at the same level, reflecting the surrounding foliage. As visitors approach the fort, the bridge appears as a break in the water with its sloping walls containing it.

The sides of the bridge are made from Accoya, and a hardwood is used for the bridge decking. Accoya wood underwent a nontoxic modification process that helps prevent fungal decay and increases its durability.