Samuel Beckett Bridge

Samuel Beckett Bridge crosses the Liffey with a 123-meter steel construction held up by a curved pylon. The roadway extends between both banks and provides four lanes for traffic.

Work on this crossing began in 2007 and finished in 2009 as part of the port area redevelopment. It opened to vehicles in December of that year.

The structure takes its form from a harp lying on its side, with the angled steel cables suggesting the strings of the instrument. This reference to Irish tradition appears in the profile of the construction as it crosses the water.

The crossing links Guild Street on the north bank with Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south and can be used on foot or by car. The construction is best seen from the riverbanks, where you can take in the full shape.

The entire construction weighs 5700 tonnes and can rotate 90 degrees to let ships pass through. A hydraulic system moves the massive structure in a matter of minutes.

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: December 5, 2025 22:25