Samuel Beckett Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Dublin, Ireland
The Samuel Beckett Bridge spans the River Liffey with a 123-meter steel structure supported by cables extending from a single curved pylon.
The bridge, constructed between 2007 and 2009, formed part of Dublin's port area development program and opened to traffic on December 11, 2009.
The bridge structure mirrors the shape of a traditional Irish harp laid horizontally, with supporting cables arranged to represent the instrument's strings.
The bridge connects Guild Street on the north side to Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side, accommodating four lanes of vehicle traffic.
The entire 5700-tonne structure can rotate 90 degrees using hydraulic systems to allow ships passage through the River Liffey.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 2009
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Official opening: December 10, 2009
Height: 48 m
Length: 123 m
Width: 33 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 53.34694,-6.24111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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