The original Tacitus Bridge over the Waal River in the town of Ewijk, the Netherlands opened to traffic in 1976. The 10-span structure has towers at two axes, supporting the adjacent deck sections by means of stay cables. In 2013, following the construction of a second structure beside it to double capacity, the bridge was renovated, with the deck raised to increase clearance for river traffic. It is now one of the country’s most important bridges, carrying more than 110,000 vehicles per day while allowing ships to navigate the important waterway which connects the port of Rotterdam to Germany.