Henningsvær Bridges Explained

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Bridge Name:Henningsvær Bridges
Native Name:Henningsværbruene
Native Name Lang:NO
Locale:Vågan, Norway
Material:Concrete
Open:1983

The Henningsvær Bridges (Norwegian: Henningsværbruene) are two box girder cantilever bridges made of prestressed concrete. 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.

The two bridges are called the Engøysundet Bridge and Henningsvær Bridge. The Engøysundet Bridge is the northern bridge and it is long with a main span of . The Henningsvær Bridge is further south and it is long with a main span of . The bridges were opened in 1983. They are among the many bridges that connect the islands of Lofoten to each other.[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Norske bruer og viadukter. Road Viaducts & Bridges in Norway (499-200 m) . Merzagora. Eugenio A.. 2012-07-16.
  2. . Retrieved 2012-07-16.
  3. . Retrieved 2012-07-16.