Nordhordland Bridge, Cable-stayed and pontoon bridge in Bergen, Norway
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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