Brevik Bridge
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Brevik Bridge (Norwegian: Breviksbrua) is one of two bridges that span the mouth of the Frierfjord. It connects the municipalities of Bamble and Porsgrunn in Telemark county. On the west side, in Bamble, lies the town of Stathelle, while on the east side lies the town of Brevik in Porsgrunn.[1]
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Brevik Bridge Breviksbrua | |
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View of the bridge | |
Coordinates | 59°03′00″N 9°41′40″E |
Crosses | Frierfjord |
Locale | Telemark, Norway |
Named for | Brevik |
Owner | Norwegian Public Roads Administration |
Heritage status | Protected |
Bridge number | 08-0580 |
Characteristics | |
Design | Suspension bridge |
Material | Concrete and steel |
Total length | 677 metres (2,221 ft) |
Width | 10.3 metres (34 ft) |
Height | 80 metres (260 ft) |
Longest span | 272 metres (892 ft) |
No. of spans | 19 |
Piers in water | 2 |
Clearance below | 45 metres (148 ft) |
History | |
Opened | 26 May 1962 |
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When the bridge opened in May 1962, it was part of the European route E18 highway. In 1996, the nearby Grenland Bridge (Grenlandsbrua) opened, taking over this role. Today, it is part of national road 354.