the amazing human bridge on 17th century (Moses Bridge)

Early 17th century Fort de Roovere is surrounded by a moat and was originally built without a bridge.  Yet, as part of a recent restoration program, it required the addition of an access bridge.  Out of respect for the fort’s original island status, Netherlands-based RO&AD Architecten constructed the Moses Bridge, a discreet “sunken” bridge that sits flush with the line of the soil and the water.  The result is an almost invisible bridge that partially immerses pedestrians into the moat.

Originally, an inundation zone to the north provided an area that could be flooded with water deep enough to make enemy advance on foot precarious, yet shallow enough to rule out the effective use of boats.  Today, two dams sit at either end of the mote, ensuring that when the water level rises, it spills over the dams and not into the bridge.