Danvik bridge, Bascule bridge in eastern Södermalm, Sweden.
The Danvik Bridge crosses the Hammarbyleden canal and connects Södermalm with the municipality of Nacka using a steel structure. It is a bascule bridge with separate lanes for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, plus space for boats passing underneath.
An earlier version was built in 1922 and included concrete counterweights for both rail and road traffic. In 1956, a new steel structure replaced it.
The name refers to Danviken, meaning 'The Bay of the Danes', which shows the historical connections of this waterway area. Walking across, you notice how this old name is still part of the place's character.
You can cross the bridge easily on foot or by bicycle from either side of the canal. Note that it opens to allow ships through, so occasional delays are possible.
This is one of only four moveable bridges in Stockholm, opening to allow water traffic through. You might witness the structure slowly rising to let sailboats and other vessels pass underneath.
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