Höga Kusten Bridge, Suspension bridge in Ångermanland, Sweden
The Höga Kusten Bridge spans 1867 meters across the Ångermanälven river with two concrete pylons reaching 182 meters into the sky.
When it opened in December 1997, this engineering achievement represented the ninth longest suspension bridge worldwide with its main span of 1210 meters.
The bridge connects the municipalities of Kramfors and Härnösand, reducing the travel distance by 8 kilometers compared to the previous route via Sandöbron.
Four traffic lanes accommodate vehicles at speeds of 110 kilometers per hour, while the structure maintains a clearance of 40 meters for ships passing underneath.
The bridge construction required 14,000 tons of Swedish steel from SSAB and 40,000 cubic meters of concrete to complete this transportation link.
Location: Kramfors Municipality
Inception: 1997
Official opening: December 1, 1997
Height: 182 m
Length: 1,867 m
Longest Span: 1,210 m
Width: 17.8 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 62.79778,17.93861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
This collection gathers bridges that hold world records for span length, defined as the distance between two main pylons. While the longest bridge in the world measures 165 kilometers in China, this refers to the maximum span covered in one continuous structure. These constructions demonstrate engineering achievements in crossing maritime straits, rivers, or valleys without intermediate supports. The Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey crosses the Dardanelles Strait with a span of 2,023 meters, setting the current record for suspension bridges. In Japan, the Akashi Strait Bridge connects Kobe to Awaji Island with a central span of 1,991 meters. In China, several bridges exceed 1,600 meters in span, such as the Yangsigang Bridge over the Yangtze in Wuhan or the Xihoumen Bridge in the Zhoushan Archipelago. South Korea with the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, Denmark with the Great Belt Bridge, and Turkey with the Osman Gazi Bridge complete this list of remarkable structures. These bridges are interesting destinations for observing modern civil engineering accomplishments. They connect cities and regions, significantly reducing travel times while offering scenic views of the landscapes they cross. Visiting them allows appreciation of the scope of work involved in constructing these infrastructures under often challenging conditions.
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