Euripus Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Chalkida, Greece.
The Euripus Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing that links mainland Greece to the island of Euboea, with a main span designed to clear the waters below without intermediate supports. The structure rises on two tall towers that anchor the steel cables running to the deck.
Construction took place in the 1990s, making this Greece's first structure of its cable-stayed design type for road traffic. The new bridge replaced earlier crossings and greatly improved how people and vehicles could move between the two areas.
The waters below have long attracted observers interested in understanding natural forces, as ancient scholars were drawn to study the unusual currents that flow through this strait. The passage became a point of fascination for those seeking to understand how water moves and behaves.
The structure has dedicated traffic lanes and walkways where pedestrians can move safely across. During rush hours, traffic may build up, so traveling during quieter times of day makes for a smoother crossing.
The roadway was built with an unusually thin profile compared to bridges of similar size, making it look lighter and more graceful than expected. This slender design required careful engineering to maintain strength while reducing overall weight.
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