James Joyce Bridge, Road bridge in Dublin, Ireland.
The James Joyce Bridge spans the River Liffey with a steel structure featuring two symmetrical arches that rise 6.5 meters above the deck.
The bridge opened on June 16, 2003, connecting Ellis Quay to Usher's Island as part of Dublin's Historic Area Rejuvenation Project.
The bridge stands near number 15 Usher's Island, the setting for James Joyce's story 'The Dead', which later became a film by John Huston.
The structure extends 40 meters in length and 30 meters in width, with pedestrian walkways varying from 3 to 7 meters across the span.
The bridge deck hangs from high-strength steel cables and curves outward, contrary to traditional bridge designs that typically curve inward.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 2003
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Official opening: June 16, 2003
Length: 40 m
Width: 30 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 53.34663,-6.28261
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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