Tromsø Bridge
bridge in Tromsø, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tromsø Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 69°39′05″N 18°58′41″E |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 1,036 metres |
Height | 80 metres |
No. of spans | 58 |
Clearance below | 38 metres |
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The Tromsø Bridge is a road bridge in Tromsø, Norway, connecting Tromsdalen on the mainland with Tromsøya island. The 1,036-metre (3,399 ft) bridge, opened in 1960, was the longest in Northern Europe at the time. It has 58 spans and a maximum clearance of 38 metres (125 ft) to the sea. The bridge replaced a ferry connection and helped boost Tromsø's growth. The bridge is a landmark of Tromsø and is protected against modifications. In 2005, the fencing was raised to prevent suicide.[1][2][3]