Boyne River Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in County Meath, Ireland.
The Boyne River Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing over the river, defined by its sleek design with cables fanning out from a central pylon. The structure rises as a single tower of reinforced concrete, with the deck suspended by the spread of cables on both sides.
Work began in May 2000, with the structure opening three years later under presidential ceremony in 2003. It was built as part of motorway expansion linking Ireland's two major cities.
Named Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge, it honors a former president's contribution to peace efforts in the region. The naming reflects how the structure carries meaning beyond its role as a crossing.
The bridge carries heavy traffic as part of the main motorway route and is best viewed from the riverbanks below. Nearby roads and rest areas offer good vantage points to observe the structure from a distance.
It was the first cable-stayed bridge in the world built using incremental launching, a technique where the deck is assembled piece by piece. This method allowed the construction to progress faster than traditional approaches.
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