The first Scheldt bridge in Temse was designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel. This 343 meter long bridge was inaugurated on November 30, 1870. It was part of the railway line 54 over the Scheldt from Mechelen to Terneuzen. In addition to the railway connection, the bridge was also a toll bridge with a passage for animals and pedestrians.
The bridge suffered serious damage during the First World War but was repaired. During World War II, the bridge was blown up in 1940 by French and Belgian engineer troops for tactical reasons. A ferry was again set up until 1955.
The bridge was completed in 1955 and is 365 meters long. This made it the longest Belgian bridge over water until the construction of the new bridge.
Work on the current "old" bridge started on June 2, 1949. The bridge was completed in 1955 and is 365 meters long. This made it the longest Belgian bridge over water until the construction of the new bridge
This bridge provided space for the rail connection, a regional road with two lanes and pedestrian and bicycle paths

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Frank 🚲 👈

December 5, 2020

Old Scheldt Bridge by Ing.Gustav Eiffel

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Dominiek Van Dooren

July 15, 2025

The 1955 bridge caused considerable traffic congestion, a problem largely resolved since 2009 by the construction of a second parallel bridge. However, the current bridge complex remains a busy traffic intersection, and it largely defines the skyline of the Scheldt municipality of Temse.
Cyclists can safely cross the bridge or cross the N16 under it.

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