Sortland Bridge

The Sortland Bridge stretches 948 meters across the Sortlandssundet strait, connecting the islands of Langøya and Hinnøya through 21 concrete spans.

The bridge opened in 1975 as part of Vesterålsbruene, a network of four bridges constructed during the 1970s to link the Vesterålen islands.

The structure replaced one of Norway's most active ferry crossings, transforming the way local communities interact and travel between the islands.

The bridge maintains a clearance of 30 meters above sea level, allowing maritime traffic to pass underneath while vehicles traverse the 150-meter main span.

Engineers selected prestressed concrete for the entire structure, implementing this material across all 21 spans to ensure durability in the northern Norwegian climate.

Location: Sortland Municipality

Inception: 1975

Official opening: 1975

Length: 948 m

Longest Span: 150 m

Made from material: prestressed concrete

Part of: Vesterålsbruene

GPS coordinates: 68.70667,15.42789

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46