Hardanger Bridge
The Hardanger Bridge (Norwegian: Hardangerbrua) is a suspension bridge across the Eidfjorden branch off of the main Hardangerfjorden in Vestland county, Norway. The bridge connects the municipalities of Ullensvang and Ulvik. It replaced a ferry connection between Bruravik and Brimnes, and thereby shortens the driving time between Oslo and Bergen. It is the longest suspension bridge in Norway.
Hardanger Bridge Hardangerbrua | |
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View of the bridge seen from the east | |
| Coordinates | 60°28′46″N 6°49′53″E |
| Carries | Rv7 Rv13 |
| Crosses | Hardangerfjorden |
| Locale | Ullensvang and Ulvik, Vestland, Norway |
| Maintained by | Norwegian Public Roads Administration |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 1,380 metres (4,530 ft) |
| Width | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Height | 200 metres (660 ft) |
| Longest span | 1,310 metres (4,300 ft) |
| Clearance below | 55 metres (180 ft) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | MT Højgaard |
| Construction start | February 2009 |
| Construction end | August 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | Yes |
| Location | |
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