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Gisund Bridge, Cantilever road bridge in Senja Municipality, Norway.

The Gisund Bridge extends 1,147 meters across the Gisundet strait, featuring 25 spans and connecting Finnsnes on the mainland to Silsand on Senja island.

Crown Prince Harald of Norway inaugurated the Gisund Bridge on June 23, 1972, establishing the first permanent connection between Senja island and mainland Norway.

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

Norwegian County Road 86 crosses the bridge at coordinates 69°14′30″N and 17°58′08″E, with a maximum clearance of 41 meters above sea level.

The bridge consists of prestressed concrete spans, with its main section measuring 142.51 meters, making it a substantial engineering achievement for its time.

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: September 23, 2025 16:45

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