Rio-Antirrio bridge

The Rio-Antirrio Bridge spans 2,880 meters across the Gulf of Corinth with four pylons reaching 163 meters in height and supporting steel cables.

The bridge construction fulfilled the 19th-century vision of Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis, leading to its official inauguration on August 7, 2004.

Olympic torch bearers marked the first official crossing during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, connecting Peloponnese with mainland Greece.

The structure accommodates four traffic lanes, two emergency lanes, and a dedicated path for cyclists and pedestrians as part of European route E55.

The bridge foundation extends 65 meters below sea level and includes engineering systems to withstand earthquakes measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale.

Location: West Greece Region

Inception: August 12, 2004

Official opening: August 7, 2004

Height: 163.7 m

Length: 2,880 m

Longest Span: 560 m

Width: 27.2 m

Website: https://www.gefyra.gr/

Made from material: steel

Part of: A5 motorway, European route E55

Website: https://gefyra.gr

GPS coordinates: 38.32139,21.77278

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45