Andøy Bridge, Cantilever road bridge in Andøy Municipality, Norway.
Description
Andøy Bridge is a road bridge connecting the islands of Andøya and Hinnøya across the Risøysundet strait using prestressed concrete construction. The structure spans 750 meters with 21 segments, including a main span of 110 meters.
History
The bridge opened in 1974 as part of a broader effort to connect the Vesterålen islands in northern Norway by road. It helped remote communities gain reliable overland connections to neighboring settlements.
Culture
The bridge system represents Norwegian engineering capabilities in remote locations, demonstrating the integration of infrastructure within the northern coastal landscape.
Practical
The bridge carries vehicle traffic across the strait on route Fv82 and allows boats and ships to pass underneath. Both road and maritime traffic use this passage regularly, making it an important local thoroughfare.
Did you know?
The structure relies on prestressed concrete technology that makes it exceptionally resistant to harsh Arctic weather and strong winds. This construction method was essential for withstanding the extreme conditions of this remote coastal location.
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