Nordhordland Bridge

The Nordhordland Bridge is a cable-stayed and pontoon bridge system spanning Salhusfjorden with a tall pylon and floating supports beneath the roadway. The structure carries two lanes of European Route E39 and includes separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

Construction took place between 1991 and 1994 after decades of planning to establish a vital regional connection. Its completion enabled a more direct link between previously distant areas.

The bridge connects communities in western Norway and strengthens daily interactions between people across the region. It has become a shared landmark that people recognize when traveling between municipalities.

The bridge is accessible to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists and handles thousands of daily journeys. Visitors should expect variable weather conditions since the fjord location exposes the structure to wind and open water.

The structure uses ten unfixed pontoon floats hanging beneath the water that can move freely to accommodate extreme fjord depths. This floating suspension system was engineered to bridge major depth variations where conventional supports would be impractical.

Location: Bergen Municipality

Location: Alver Municipality

Inception: September 1994

Official opening: September 22, 1994

Length: 1,614.75 m

Longest Span: 172 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 60.52444,5.26389

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56