Gisund Bridge

Gisund Bridge is a cantilever road bridge in Senja Municipality that carries traffic across the Gisundet strait between mainland Norway and Senja island. The structure uses prestressed concrete construction and spans across the water in a series of connected sections.

The bridge was completed in the early 1970s, creating the first permanent land connection between Senja island and mainland Norway. This new link opened up trade routes and improved access to communities that had previously relied on ferries.

The bridge construction marked a turning point for local communities, transforming daily life and economic activities between Senja island and mainland Norway.

The bridge carries regular traffic and is open to all vehicles at any time. The waters below can be rough during storms, but the crossing itself remains safe for standard passenger and freight vehicles.

The bridge was built using prestressed concrete technology that was advanced for the time, allowing it to span long distances without intermediate supports. This engineering approach made it possible to cross the deep strait with fewer structural elements than traditional methods would require.

Location: Senja Municipality

Inception: 1972

Official opening: June 23, 1972

Length: 1,147 m

Longest Span: 142.51 m

Made from material: prestressed concrete

GPS coordinates: 69.24167,17.96889

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00