Skåpesundsbron, Road bridge between Tjörn and Orust in Bohuslän, Sweden

Skåpesundsbron is a 248-metre beam bridge over the Skåpesund strait, linking the islands of Tjörn and Orust in Bohuslän. The current structure, completed in 1981, replaced a 1938 bridge and carries the road across the sound.

The first bridge between Tjörn and Orust opened in the summer of 1939. After a Danish truck broke through the side railing in February 1971 and hung above the water, work on a wider, stronger replacement was accelerated; the new bridge was completed in 1981.

The bridge is the finish line for the annual Tjörn Runt sailing race, which started in 1963 and now attracts around a thousand boats. The race ends just after the bridge, making it a gathering point for spectators. The bridge also connects the islands of Tjörn and Orust, which have distinct local identities.

The bridge accommodates vehicle traffic daily, so it may get busy during peak times. Visitors should expect a short crossing, though conditions can be challenging during strong winds or poor weather.

The 1971 accident, when a Danish truck driver's cab hung 20 metres above the water held only by its trailer coupling, prompted the building of the wider 1981 bridge. The driver, Viggo, was an independent haulier running regular freight from Denmark to Norway for Bech-trans Scandinavia, then based at Tuborg Havn.