Eiksund Bridge, Cantilever bridge in Ulstein, Norway
The Eiksund Bridge is a cantilever structure of prestressed concrete that stretches across the water with five distinct sections. Its box girder construction allows boats to pass underneath while carrying road traffic over the spans.
Construction finished in 2005, but the bridge did not open to traffic until 2008 when it connected with a tunnel system. The delay allowed the complete transport route linking islands and mainland to be finished at the same time.
The bridge links island communities to mainland Norway and is used daily by residents and visitors traveling between these coastal areas. It serves as a vital connection that shapes how people move through this region of western Norway.
The structure provides adequate clearance for vessels to navigate underneath, and visitors can cross on foot or by car. From the bridge, travelers get views of the surrounding coastal landscape and water channels.
The bridge uses advanced prestressed concrete technology that allows it to span long distances without extra support columns in the water. This engineering method was crucial for solving the specific challenges of this coastal location.
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