Mjøsa Bridge, Box girder bridge over Lake Mjøsa near Moelv, Norway
Mjøsa Bridge spans the lake for 1421 meters using 21 sections, with its main span stretching 69 meters above the water surface. Throughout its length, the structure relies on prestressed concrete, a material that provides the rigidity needed to carry traffic safely.
The bridge was completed in 1985, connecting Moelv on one side to Biri on the other across the water. Its opening eliminated the need for a lengthy detour that travelers and goods vehicles once had to make around the lake.
The bridge links communities across Norway's largest lake and has become woven into the daily rhythms of the region. For locals, it represents an essential corridor that has shaped how people move and live.
The bridge carries the E6 road and sees steady traffic throughout the day, so expect company when crossing. Pedestrians cannot use it, so a vehicle is needed to traverse this route.
The bridge was designed with a 49-foot (15-meter) clearance above the water level, built in anticipation of occasional flooding events. This foresight shows how engineers planned for natural variations in lake height.
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