Tana Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Tana, Norway
Tana Bridge spans 260 meters across the river with its main section stretching 234 meters, supported by an asymmetrical pylon standing 95 meters high. The cable-stayed design allows for a long unobstructed crossing over the water below.
The current bridge replaced its predecessor that served since 1948 until 2020 when a new structure opened. Before that, a wooden bridge built in 1939 required seasonal dismantling each spring to handle ice-melt flooding.
The bridge connects communities in the Finnmark region, enabling daily life for people living on both sides of the river. It crosses an area with strong Sámi roots where the crossing plays a role in how local residents move and work.
The bridge features modern LED lighting that illuminates the crossing during the dark winter months, making it safer for drivers and pedestrians. This is especially helpful in this far northern location where darkness lasts for extended periods.
This is the only crossing over the lower 100 kilometers of the Tana River in far northern Norway. At this northernmost location, the structure connects isolated communities across a substantial stretch of water.
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