Herøy Bridge
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The Herøy Bridge (Norwegian: Herøybrua) is a cantilever bridge that connects the islands of Gurskøya and Leinøya in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of a bridge network which connects all of the main islands of the municipality. It is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southeast of Fosnavåg.
Quick Facts Herøy Bridge, Coordinates ...
Herøy Bridge Herøybrua | |
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Coordinates | 62°19′10″N 5°43′15″E |
Carries | Riksvei 654 |
Crosses | Røyrasundet |
Locale | Herøy, Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
Characteristics | |
Design | Cantilever bridge |
Total length | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
Longest span | 170 m (560 ft) |
Clearance below | 32 m (105 ft) |
History | |
Opened | 1976 |
Inaugurated | 4 September 1976 |
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The bridge is 544 metres (1,785 ft) long, the longest span is 170 metres (560 ft), and the maximum clearance to the sea is 32 metres (105 ft). Herøy Bridge was opened by King Olav V on 4 September 1976.[1]