Porsgrunn Bridge (Norwegian: Porsgrunnsbrua) is a drawbridge constructed of concrete and steel. It is located in the town of Porsgrunn which is located in Porsgrunn Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The bridge, which was completed on 13 October 1957, connects the eastern and western sides of the town center of Porsgrunn. It crosses the Porsgrunn River just east of the Frednes Bridge and about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) near where the river empties into the Frierfjord. The bridge is about 283 metres (928 ft) long with a 40.4-metre (133 ft) long main span. Boat traffic beneath the bridge has an 8-metre (26 ft) bridge clearance.[1][2]

Porsgrunn Bridge

Porsgrunnsbrua
View of the Porsgrunn bridge in Fylkesvei 356 in Porsgrunn
Coordinates59°08′23″N 9°38′30″E / 59.1397°N 9.6417°E / 59.1397; 9.6417
CarriesFv356
CrossesPorsgrunn River
LocalePorsgrunn
Characteristics
DesignBascule bridge
MaterialConcrete and steel
Total length283 metres (928 ft)
Longest span40.4 metres (133 ft)
Clearance below8 metres (26 ft)
History
Construction end13 Oct 1957
Location
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References

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  1. ^ Porsgrunn Bridge at Structurae. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. ^ Schrumpf, Ellen (2006). Byen ved elva (in Norwegian). Porsgrunn kommune. ISBN 9788299738804.