Since 1988, the Old Hans Bridge has also been protected. It is a cast-iron bridge from the late 19th century that spans the Dijle River between Keerbergen and Haacht. The Old Hans Bridge has been the subject of much discussion. It dates back to the 13th century, albeit as a wooden bridge. In the 19th century, it was replaced by a riveted cast-iron bridge with a fixed section on the Keerbergen side and a retractable section on the Haacht side. During the First and Second World Wars, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. In 1958, a new concrete bridge was built 200 meters upstream, and the Old Hans Bridge was retired. It could no longer handle the flow of traffic. Deterioration began, and soon it had to be closed, including to pedestrians and cyclists, because it was no longer safe. It simply rusted away. Together with the historical societies of Haacht and Keerbergen and both municipal councils, a battle against time began. It soon became clear that this battle was being lost, and restoration was out of the question because there was simply nothing left to restore. Reconstruction by perfectly replicating the bridge was the only alternative to save this now-listed monument. While the piers and bridgeheads were being repaired, the Flemish Region began the reconstruction of the old bridge: a perfect copy using the same materials as the original. During the night of June 14-15, 2005, this bridge was delivered in sections by three semi-trailers, and the following day it was assembled by a large crane. On August 27, 2005, the bridge was officially reopened.

The Oude Hansbrug has been a listed monument since March 16, 1998.

Source: keerbergen.be/product/292/oude-hansbrug

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