Norddalsbrua, Steel railway bridge in Narvik, Norway
Norddalsbrua is a steel railway bridge spanning about 180 meters across the landscape in northern Norway. It features a distinctive pendulum pillar design and was constructed using German steel components.
Built in 1902 for the Ofoten railway line, the bridge served as a key transportation link for decades. It was taken out of service in 1988 and now stands as a witness to the region's railway history.
The bridge represents industrial progress that transformed the Narvik region. It shows how engineering achievement shaped the area's development and connected people to the railway's role in local life.
You can view the structure from outside and observe its engineering details up close. A detailed model with miniature trains is on display at the Narvik Museum, where the construction methods of that era are explained.
The bridge's foundation contained built-in blasting chambers designed for controlled demolition. This precaution was intended to allow destruction of the structure if military circumstances required stopping enemy transport.
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