Sint Jozefbrug
Bascule bridge · Netherlands
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Sint Jozefbrug is a bascule bridge (Netherlands). When closed, the clearance is 1.8 m. Through the year: 20.3. to 31.5. and September to October: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 19:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 19:00; June to August: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 20:00; 1.11. to 19.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00, Sat 09:00 to 17:00; no service otherwise. Today: 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 19:00. Reachable on VHF channel 78.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 1.8 m
Width 5.1 m
VHF 78
Location: 53° 12,40' N 005° 47,93' E
Opening times
Through the year: 20.3. to 31.5. and September to October: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 19:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 19:00; June to August: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 20:00; 1.11. to 19.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00, Sat 09:00 to 17:00; no service otherwise
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 19:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 19:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 19:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 19:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 19:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 19:00 |
| Sat 31/10 | 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 19:00 |
All times in local time (Europe/Berlin).
Times: Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS), CC0, as of 2026-09-23
Notes
- Movable bridge according to OpenStreetMap (opening). Clearance when closed 1.8 m.
- Bridge operating hours according to Rijkswaterstaat (Vaarweginformatie, FIS), as of 23.09.2026.
- On request only: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00, Sat 09:00 to 17:00 (1.11. to 19.3.).
- Operator (Dutch): „De Sint Jozefbrug wordt lokaal bediend. Aanvragen bij de Noorderbrug via VHF 78.“
- Operator (Dutch): „Ma t/m vr: 06:00-07:00 en 19:00-20:00: Uitsluitend beroepsvaart op afroep via 058 - 29 25 888 (bereikbaar ma t/m vr 08:30-1600) 2 uur van tevoren dient een afroep te worden aangevraagd. Koningsdag en Hemelvaartsdag reguliere bediening.“
- Operator (Dutch): „Ma t/m vr: 06:00-07:00: Uitsluitend beroepsvaart op afroep via 058 - 29 25 888 (bereikbaar ma t/m vr 08:30-16:00) 2 uur van tevoren dient een afroep te worden aangevraagd.“
- Operator (Dutch): „Ma t/m vr: 06:00-07:00 en 18:00-19:00: Uitsluitend beroepsvaart op afroep via 058 - 29 25 888. Ma t/m vr: 09:00-16:00 en za: 09:00-17:00: Op afroep via 058 - 29 25 888 (beide bereikbaar ma t/m vr 08:30-16:00) 2 uur van tevoren dient een afroep te worden aangevraagd.“
Harbours nearby
- Stadshaven (Wadden Sea and Friesland) 0.1 km E
- Stadswerf Leeuwarden 1.3 km SE
- Leeuwarder Jachthaven 2.2 km SE
- Blitsaerd Haven 2.4 km NE
- Jachthaven De Oude Potmarge 2.5 km SE
- Watersport Twee Provinciën 3.6 km SE
- Jachthaven de Hemrik 3.7 km SE
- Jachthaven De Grote Wielen 4.5 km E
Frequently asked questions
Sint Jozefbrug: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: 20.3. to 31.5. and September to October: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 19:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 19:00; June to August: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 20:00; 1.11. to 19.3.: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:00, Sat 09:00 to 17:00; no service otherwise. Today: 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 19:00.
Sint Jozefbrug: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 1.8 m.
Sint Jozefbrug: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 78.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/5795504207, Rijkswaterstaat, Vaarweginformatie (FIS) bridge/34616715, CC0