List of bridges in Stockholm
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This is a list of some of the most notable bridges and viaducts in Stockholm
, starting with those located closest to the city centre. Many more bridges and viaducts could, of course, be added, including those on the rail
and motorway networks, and the many grade-separated junctions
in the suburbs which are a product of postwar city planning.
Additionally, during the cold winters in the 19th century, ice in the city harbour made it necessary to replace ferries by temporary pontoon bridge
s sometimes more than 300 m in length.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, starting with those located closest to the city centre. Many more bridges and viaducts could, of course, be added, including those on the rail
Rail transport
Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks. In contrast to road transport, where vehicles merely run on a prepared surface, rail vehicles are also directionally guided by the tracks they run on...
and motorway networks, and the many grade-separated junctions
Grade separation
Grade separation is the method of aligning a junction of two or more transport axes at different heights so that they will not disrupt the traffic flow on other transit routes when they cross each other. The composition of such transport axes does not have to be uniform; it can consist of a...
in the suburbs which are a product of postwar city planning.
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Malmskillnadsbron Malmskillnadsbron is an arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. It takes the street Malmskillnadsgatan over Kungsgatan flanked on its east side by two Art Deco towers called Kungstornen... (taking Malmskillnadsgatan Malmskillnadsgatan Malmskillnadsgatan is a 650 metres long street in central Stockholm, Sweden. It stretches northward from the Brunkebergstorg square over Hamngatan; crosses Mäster Samuelsgatan and Oxtorgsgatan; passes over the bridge Malmskillnadsbron passing over Kungsgatan; crosses Brunnsgatan and David Bagares... over Kungsgatan Kungsgatan Kungsgatan is a common name for major streets in Swedish cities, the three most well-known being:*Kungsgatan, Stockholm*Kungsgatan, Gothenburg*Kungsgatan, Malmö... ) Bridge of Regeringsgatan The Bridge of Regeringsgatan or more correctly Bridge of Regeringsgatan over Kungsgatan is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, taking the street Regeringsgatan over Kungsgatan... (taking Regeringsgatan over Kungsgatan) Lidingöbron Lidingöbron is the name of two existing and two historical bridges across the strait of Lilla Värtan between the mainland Norra Djurgården at Ropsten, at the eastern part of Stockholm - and the island of Lidingö.... (two bridges) Skansbron Skansbron is a bascule bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the canal Hammarbykanalen, it connects the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Södra Hammarbyhamnen.... Skanstullsbron Skanstullsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Overpassing the older bridge Skansbron, it connects the major island Södermalm to the southern district Johanneshov.... Johanneshovsbron Johanneshovsbron is a 756 metres long and 17,9 metres wide motorway bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Overpassing two older bridges, Skansbron and Skanstullsbron, and one newer bridge, Fredriksdalsbron, it connects Södermalm and the tunnel passing under it, Söderledstunneln, to Johanneshov, the... Årstabroarna Årstabroarna are two parallel railway viaducts in central Stockholm, Sweden. Passing over the watercourse of Årstaviken and the islets Årsta holmar, they connect the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Årsta.- Eastern Årsta Bridge :... (two bridges) Liljeholmsbron Liljeholmsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Liljeholmsviken, it connects the western end of the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Liljeholmen.- History :... (two bridges) Tranebergsbron Tranebergsbron is a double arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the strait Tranebergssund it connects the major island Kungsholmen to the western suburb Bromma... (three bridges) Essingeleden Essingeleden is a motorway that goes from Solna to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the westmost parts of central Stockholm, by going over Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen.... (an 8-km motorway, 4 km of which consists of bridges and viaducts) Fredhällsbron Fredhällsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. It connects the island Lilla Essingen to Fredhäll, a district on the island Kungsholmen, and, forming a section of the Essingeleden motorway, connects the Lilla Essingen interchange to the tunnel Fredhällstunneln.The bridge is made of... (part of Essingeleden Essingeleden Essingeleden is a motorway that goes from Solna to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the westmost parts of central Stockholm, by going over Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen.... ) Essingebron Essingebron are two parallel bridges in central Stockholm, Sweden, inaugurated August 21, 1966, and September 3, 1967. Forming a section of the Essingeleden motorway they connect the two islands Stora Essingen and Lilla Essingen and are the most heavily trafficked bridges in Sweden... (part of Essingeleden Essingeleden Essingeleden is a motorway that goes from Solna to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the westmost parts of central Stockholm, by going over Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen.... ) Gröndalsbron Gröndalsbron are two bridges in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting the island Stora Essingen to the southern mainland district Gröndal.The older bridge, inaugurated in 1967, forms a 460-metre section of the Essingeleden motorway, of which 260 metres constitute the bridge, divided into three... (two bridges: part of Essingeleden Essingeleden Essingeleden is a motorway that goes from Solna to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the westmost parts of central Stockholm, by going over Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen.... and Tvärbanan Tvärbanan Tvärbanan is a light rail line in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden. Its name literally translated into English is Crossways line. It links together many bus and rail lines crossways through its connections with the southern and western subway branches of the Stockholm Metro and the Stockholm... ) Solnabron Solnabron is a viaduct in Sweden. Spanning the Norra Station area and the Norra länken motorway, it links the municipalities of Stockholm and Solna.... Huvudstabron Huvudstabron is a bridge in Sweden. Stretching over Bällstaviken it connects the industrial area Ulvsunda in the municipality Stockholm to the city district Huvudsta in the municipality Solna.... Sickla kanalbro Sickla kanalbro is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Sickla kanal , it connects Södra Hammarbyhamnen to Nacka... Sicklauddsbron Sicklauddsbron or Apatêbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. It stretches over Sickla kanal in Södra Hammarbyhamnen. The name Sickla is believed to be derived from a 15th century provincial word, sik, meaning "minor marsh". The bridge is named Apatê, a Greek word meaning mirage or... Alviksbron Alviksbron is a box girder bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Oxhålssundet, it connects Stora Essingen island to the western suburb Bromma. Built 1996-1998 by the Nordic Construction Company at a cost of 180 million SEK, it has served the Tvärbanan light rail line and pedestrians... (part of Tvärbanan Tvärbanan Tvärbanan is a light rail line in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden. Its name literally translated into English is Crossways line. It links together many bus and rail lines crossways through its connections with the southern and western subway branches of the Stockholm Metro and the Stockholm... ) Tvärbanan Tvärbanan is a light rail line in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden. Its name literally translated into English is Crossways line. It links together many bus and rail lines crossways through its connections with the southern and western subway branches of the Stockholm Metro and the Stockholm... ) |
Historical
- Sveabron (where present-day Odengatan passes over SveavägenSveavägenSveavägen is a major street in Stockholm, Sweden. The street starts at Sergels torg in the city center and goes north out of the city towards the Haga Park. It is often known as the busiest road in Sweden....
) - Nybro or Stora Ladugårdslandsbron (across today's Berzelii ParkBerzelii ParkBerzelii Park is a small park in central Stockholm, Sweden, located next to Nybroplan and Norrmalmstorg. Berzelii Park is also the location of Chinateatern and the restaurant Berns Salonger.- History :- 19th century :...
) - Näckströms bro (connecting Norrmalm and Blasieholmen)
Additionally, during the cold winters in the 19th century, ice in the city harbour made it necessary to replace ferries by temporary pontoon bridge
Pontoon bridge
A pontoon bridge or floating bridge is a bridge that floats on water and in which barge- or boat-like pontoons support the bridge deck and its dynamic loads. While pontoon bridges are usually temporary structures, some are used for long periods of time...
s sometimes more than 300 m in length.