Kärkinen Bridge

The Kärkinen Bridge stretches 787 meters across Lake Päijänne, featuring a central span of 240 meters and rising to a height of 96 meters.

The construction of this bridge marked a significant advancement in Finnish infrastructure when it opened on August 29, 1997, connecting the Korpilahti region with Jyväskylä.

The bridge represents an example of modern Finnish engineering excellence, demonstrating the nation's commitment to connecting communities across its numerous waterways.

The 12-meter wide roadway provides essential transportation links for vehicles traveling between the eastern and western shores of Lake Päijänne.

The bridge incorporates a shipping channel underneath its structure, enabling cargo vessels to maintain their routes between the cities of Jyväskylä and Lahti.

Location: Jyväskylä

Official opening: August 29, 1997

Height: 96 m

Length: 787 m

Longest Span: 240 m

Width: 12 m

GPS coordinates: 61.99778,25.67556

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29