Oeverstekske Cable-Stayed Bridge

The cable-stayed bridge t' Oeverstekske in Ninove. It is a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that offers a safe alternative to the often busy Begijnenbrug. The bridge is designed as a steel cable-stayed bridge, which ensures a light and elegant construction.

A cable-stayed bridge is a type of bridge in which the deck is attached to the road surface by cables from pylons at an angle. Cable-stayed bridges are therefore suitable for larger spans, depending on the height of the pylon. Cable-stayed bridges, together with suspension bridges, are among the most striking bridge types

The cable-stayed bridge over the Dender is called 't Oeverstekske, not only a pun on the word' crossing ', but at the same time a reference to the match or' plugs' industry that provided a lot of employment in the region in the 19th and 20th centuries. . The modern cyclist and pedestrian bridge connects the Ninoofse left and right banks and establishes the link between the historic city center and the city park.