Replot Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Korsholm, Finland
Replot Bridge is a cable-stayed structure in Korsholm, Finland, spanning 1,045 meters with two cylindrical towers that reach 82 meters tall. The 12-meter-wide deck carries two lanes and links the island of Replot to the mainland across open water.
President Martti Ahtisaari opened this crossing on August 27, 1997, replacing the ferry service that had linked Replot to the mainland. The construction required several years of planning and building to address the technical demands of spanning this strait.
Islanders rely on this crossing as part of daily routines, traveling to work or shops without the old ferry timetable. The two towers have become a recognizable feature in the flat coastal landscape of Ostrobothnia and shape the view across the water.
Vehicles can cross at any time of year in all weather conditions and pedestrians can walk along paths on both sides of the roadway. The drive over the structure takes only a few minutes and offers wide coastal views along the way.
This remains the longest bridge in Finland and required 5,000 tons of steel and 20,000 tons of concrete to complete. On calm days the towers reflect clearly in the water surface and create a symmetrical view from both shores.
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