Nordhordland Bridge

The Nordhordland Bridge extends 1610 meters across Salhusfjorden, featuring a cable-stayed section with a 99-meter tall H-pylon and ten floating pontoons beneath the structure.

Constructed between 1991 and 1994 following decades of planning, the bridge required an investment of 910 million Norwegian kroner to establish a vital connection for the region.

The bridge connects multiple municipalities in western Norway, strengthening the bonds between communities while providing opportunities for regional development and interaction.

The bridge carries two lanes of European Route E39 traffic and includes dedicated paths for pedestrians and cyclists, serving over 17,000 vehicles daily.

The engineering design combines both cable-stayed and pontoon elements, with ten unfixed pontoons supporting the structure due to the extreme depth of the fjord.

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: September 23, 2025 16:45