In order to achieve the needed 10 m (33 ft) clearance, while at the same time providing a conveniently shallow gradient for cyclists, the bridge has long approaches at both ends.

[9] In order to obstruct the busy shipping traffic on the canal as little as possible, it was hoisted into place within half a day on 9 July 2005.

The angle of its sides makes it 'stealthy' to marine radar, again to ensure that it doesn't impede commercial shipping.

[3] Additionally, tuned mass dampers have been fitted, to prevent the bridge from wobbling as people walk across.

Suspension bridges are comparatively rare in the Netherlands, because the generally soft Dutch soil makes it difficult to properly anchor the main cables at the ends.