Bridge of the Hospices

Quai de l’Industrie, 1080 Molenbeek

VHF 20

General Information

The Bridge of the Hospices was built between 1932 and 1933. It is a lift bridge, whose span rises horizontally. It is operated by a bridge operator, who raises the bridge at the waterway users’ request. He thus stops the road and pedestrian traffic between the two banks.

Characteristics

Width of construction          19,30m

Width of the waterway       20m

Height of the construction   7m

Air draught                           2.34 and 5.90m