Joutsensilta, Road bridge in Limingantulli, Oulu, Finland.
Joutsensilta is a road bridge in Oulu that links two districts across railway tracks and a freight yard. The structure spans over buildings and multiple railway lines as it connects the surrounding neighborhoods.
The bridge was completed between 1995 and 1996 and ranked among Finland's longest structures when it opened. Its steel composite construction represented an engineered solution for crossing the complex railway landscape.
The bridge design by Timo Rantakokko incorporates different geometric shapes while spanning over two buildings and multiple railway tracks.
The bridge accommodates both vehicle and pedestrian traffic across its structure. Access is designed for various types of movement and provides a safe crossing over the railway area.
Upon opening, this structure earned recognition as one of Finland's most significant bridge engineering achievements of the decade. Its continued importance reflects how thoughtfully it was designed to meet the region's transportation needs.
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