Dalsfjord Bridge

The Dalsfjord Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Dalsfjorden in Vestland county, Norway. The bridge connects the municipalities of Fjaler and Askvoll on either side of the fjord. The suspension bridge has a main span of 523 metres (1,716 ft) and the bridge towers are 101 metres (331 ft) high. It was opened on 14 December 2013. The bridge was built as part of the Dalsfjord Connection project and is part of Norwegian County Road 609. On the west side, the road enters the Otterstein Tunnel, while on the east side of the bridge the road enters a 290-metre (950 ft) tunnel arm into a roundabout inside the Nishammart Tunnel.

Dalsfjord Bridge

Dalsfjordbrua
View of the bridge
Coordinates61°22′25″N 5°23′47″E
Carries Fv609
CrossesDalsfjorden
LocaleFjaler and Askvoll
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
MaterialConcrete
Total length619 metres (2,031 ft)
Width12 metres (39 ft)
Height101 metres (331 ft)
Longest span523 metres (1,716 ft)
Clearance below35 metres (115 ft)
History
Opened14 Dec 2013
Location
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