Helgeland Bridge

Helgeland Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge made of concrete that carries vehicles across Leirfjord between the mainland and Alsta island. The structure stretches 1065 meters with a main cable span of 425 meters and rises 45 meters above the water.

Construction of this bridge began in 1989 and finished in 1991, creating a new connection where ferries once operated across the fjord. The structure charged tolls at first until those fees were removed in 2005.

This bridge forms part of County Road 17, connecting the Norwegian mainland to the island of Alsta, transforming the daily routines of local communities.

The bridge carries regular traffic and is well-maintained for daily use by vehicles of all sizes. Crossing it offers views of the fjord and surrounding mountains as you travel between the island and mainland.

The bridge's foundations extend 31 meters deep into the fjord bed to anchor the structure against harsh marine conditions. This underground engineering work reveals the challenge of building across one of Norway's more exposed waterways.

Location: Alstahaug Municipality

Location: Leirfjord

Official opening: 1991

Height: 45 m

Length: 1,065 m

Longest Span: 425 m

Width: 12 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 66.03783,12.72025

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56