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Elegant and slender, the New Svinesundbridge.
As part of the extension of the E6 from Gothenburg to Oslo, it replaces the old border crossing point across the Idefjord between Sweden and Norway. A specially designed Doka-Arch traveler was used to build this unique arch structure. |
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Bridge type:
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Arch bridge, suspended superstructure intersects the arch
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Location:
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Svinesund (Border between Sweden and Norway)
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Total construction time:
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2,5 years (2002-2005)
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Construction time arch:
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10 months
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Total length of bridge:
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704 m
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Span of arch:
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247,30 m
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Elevation of arch crown:
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91,70 m above sea level
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Construction method:
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Cantilver construction with auxiliary staying
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Cross section:
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Arch: Single box cross section
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Superstructure: Box cross section (steel)
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Piers with Doka Climbing Formwork MF 240
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Steel deck made of prefabricated segments, then welded together
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Deck on Swedish side: Incremental launching method
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Deck on Norwegian side: Placed by crane onto auxiliary supports
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Bilfinger Berger AG (Germany)
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