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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 View of the Henningsvær Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 68°09′35″N 14°12′53″E / 68.1597°N 14.2147°E |
| Carries |  Fv816 |
| Locale | Vågan, Norway |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Concrete |
| History | |
| Opened | 1983 |
| Location | |
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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]
See also
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edit- ^ a b Henningsvær Bridge at Structurae. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ^ a b Engøysundet Bridge at Structurae. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ^ Merzagora, Eugenio A. (ed.). "Road Viaducts & Bridges in Norway (499-200 m)". Norske bruer og viadukter. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
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