The Andøy Bridge (Norwegian: Andøybrua) is a cantilever road bridge that crosses the Risøysundet strait between the islands of Andøya and Hinnøya in Andøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The northern end of the bridge is located in the village of Risøyhamn. The bridge is 750 metres (2,460 ft) long, the main span is 110 metres (360 ft), and the maximum clearance to the sea is 30 metres (98 ft). The bridge has 21 spans.[1][2]

Andøy Bridge

Andøybrua
View of the bridge
Coordinates68°57′48″N 15°38′39″E / 68.9633°N 15.6442°E / 68.9633; 15.6442
Carries Fv82
CrossesRisøysundet
LocaleAndøy Municipality, Norway
Characteristics
Total length750 metres (2,460 ft)
Longest span110 metres (360 ft)
No. of spans21
Clearance below30 metres (98 ft)
History
Opened1974
Location
Map

The Andøy Bridge was opened in 1974. It was one of four bridges that were built in the 1970s to connect the islands of Vesterålen to each other. The other bridges that were built during that period are the Hadsel Bridge, Sortland Bridge, and Kvalsaukan Bridge. Together with the Tjeldsund Bridge in Harstad Municipality, these bridges connect the islands of Vesterålen to the mainland. The Andøy Bridge was a toll bridge for many years after its opening.

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References

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  1. ^ Merzagora, Eugenio A. (ed.). "Road Viaducts & Bridges in Norway (> 500 m)". Norske bruer og viadukter. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
  2. ^ Andøy Bridge at Structurae. Retrieved 2012-08-03.