Lysefjord Bridge

Lysefjord Bridge

Lysefjordbrua
View of the bridge (seen from the Forsand side)
Coordinates58°55′25″N 6°05′55″E / 58.9237°N 6.0985°E / 58.9237; 6.0985
Carries Fv13
CrossesLysefjorden
LocaleRogaland, Norway
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
MaterialSteel and concrete
Total length639 metres (2,096 ft)
Width12.3 metres (40 ft)
Height102 metres (335 ft)
Longest span446 metres (1,463 ft)
Clearance above50 metres (160 ft)
History
Construction start1995
Construction end1997
Location
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Lysefjord Bridge Norwegian: Lysefjordbrua is a suspension bridge over the Lysefjorden in Rogaland county, Norway. The bridge connects the municipalities of Strand (on the north end of the bridge) and Sandnes (on the south end of the bridge). Construction on the 639-metre-long (2,096 ft) bridge began in 1995 and was finished in 1997 at a cost of 150 million kr.[1]

Lysefjord Bridge seen from the MF Høgsfjord. Photo: Hallvard Nygård
Aerial view of Lysefjord Bridge

The bridge carries Norwegian county road 13, connecting to Norwegian National Road 13 on the north end. Its main span is 446 metres (1,463 ft), the depth of the deck is 2.7 metres (8 ft 10 in), and the width of the bridge is 12.3 metres (40 ft). The supporting towers are 102 metres (335 ft) tall, and are made of reinforced concrete. The bridge sits about 50 metres (160 ft) above sea level, leaving enough room for the regular ferry service that runs under the bridge to the village of Lysebotn, located at the other end of the long, narrow fjord.[2][3]

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  2. ^ Merzagora, Eugenio A. (ed.). "Road Viaducts & Bridges in Norway (> 500 m)". Norske bruer og viadukter. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  3. ^ Lysefjord Bridge at Structurae. Retrieved 2016-02-17.