Skansbron, Bascule bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden
The double-leaf steel drawbridge spans the Hammarbykanalen canal, connecting the island of Södermalm to Södra Hammarbyhamnen district.
Construction of Skansbron started in 1923 following World War I delays, and the bridge opened in 1925 to address traffic congestion issues.
The name Skansbron derives from the historical fortifications and moat that surrounded Skanstull before the canal construction in the 1920s.
The structure extends 14.9 meters in width with a 10.7-meter roadway and provides a horizontal clearance of 12.5 meters for maritime traffic.
During construction, a temporary 98-meter wooden viaduct carried north-south traffic and housed essential utilities including water, electricity, gas, and sewer lines.
Location: Stockholm Municipality
Inception: 1925
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Website: http://stockholmshamnar.se/Allmanhet/Brooppning
GPS coordinates: 59.30333,18.07972
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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