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Bridge in Vågan, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Henningsvær Bridges (Norwegian: Henningsværbruene) are two box girder cantilever bridges made of prestressed concrete.[1][2] The bridges connect the fishing village and island of Henningsvær to the rest of Vågan Municipality on the main island of Austvågøya in Nordland county, Norway.
Henningsvær Bridges Henningsværbruene | |
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Coordinates | 68°09′35″N 14°12′53″E |
Carries | Fv816 |
Locale | Vågan, Norway |
Characteristics | |
Material | Concrete |
History | |
Opened | 1983 |
Location | |
The two bridges are called the Engøysundet Bridge and Henningsvær Bridge. The Engøysundet Bridge is the northern bridge and it is 194 metres (636 ft) long with a main span of 122 metres (400 ft). The Henningsvær Bridge is further south and it is 257 metres (843 ft) long with a main span of 150 metres (490 ft). The bridges were opened in 1983. They are among the many bridges that connect the islands of Lofoten to each other.[3][1][2]
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