Grenland Bridge

Grenland Bridge is a cable-stayed structure spanning the Frierfjord with a total length of 608 meters and height of 168 meters above the water. Twenty-one pairs of cables support the deck while maintaining a 50-meter clearance for maritime vessels passing beneath.

The bridge opened in July 1996 as part of the E18 route and replaced the earlier Brevik Bridge as the primary crossing between Porsgrunn and Bamble. This was a major infrastructure project that improved traffic connections across the Frierfjord region.

The bridge has become an important landmark for the region and represents the engineering progress that Telemark achieved in the 1990s. Local residents use it daily as the main connection between two municipalities and view it as a symbol of modern infrastructure.

The bridge is easily accessible from the E18 route and features a wide roadway for daily traffic between the two municipalities. Best views are available from shoreside vantage points or while crossing on the road itself.

The bridge features an asymmetrical design with cables ranging from 84 to 287 meters in length to ensure structural stability. This engineering approach gives it a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from other cable-stayed bridges.

Location: Porsgrunn

Location: Bamble

Inception: July 19, 1996

Official opening: 1996

Height: 168 m

Length: 608 m

Longest Span: 305 m

GPS coordinates: 59.05296,9.67561

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05