Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Road-rail bridge in Bosphorus strait, Turkey
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge extends 2164 meters across the Bosphorus strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul with eight vehicle lanes and two railway tracks.
The bridge, completed in 2016, represents the third crossing over the Bosphorus strait and was designed by French engineer Michel Virlogeux to address growing transportation demands.
Named after Ottoman Sultan Selim I, the bridge stands as a symbol of modern engineering while connecting two continents through its strategic position north of Istanbul.
Vehicles crossing the bridge pay different toll rates based on their class, with Class 1 vehicles charged 70 Turkish Liras and Class 5 vehicles paying 545 Turkish Liras.
The bridge combines suspension and cable-stayed technologies, featuring 176 stay cables, some exceeding half a kilometer in length and containing up to 151 strands per cable.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: August 26, 2016
Architects: Michel Virlogeux
Official opening: August 26, 2016
Height: 320 m
Length: 2,164 m
Longest Span: 1,408 m
Width: 59 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Part of: Motorway 7
GPS coordinates: 41.20323,29.11132
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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