The Netherlands built a bridge that partially floods when it rains

In low-lying Dutch city of Nijmegen, rising water levels from the nearby Waal River poses a real threat to communties. For centuries, dykes have helped manage severe flooding in the area. But as PRI notes, even those structures are starting to crack, putting the city's infrastructure at risk.

Instead of fighting the rising tides, architects have designed a bridge that adapts to rising sea levels in Nijmegen. Dutch design firms Next Architects and H+N+S Landscape Architects created the Zalige bridge, which is meant to partially flood after storms.

Even when water submerges the bridge, pedestrians can still use its stepping stones to cross it.

Check it out below.

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The Zalige bridge straddles the Waal river, located in the 2,000-year-old city of Nijmegen.

The region is known for its chronic flooding, when can damage roads, homes, and other infrastructure along the coast. 

Located in the floodplain, the bridge features stepping stones so that visitors can use it even when surrounding tides are high.

Next Architects describes the bridge as "the ultimate place to experience the high water."

Source: Next Architects

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