This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1913: Flakkebrua

Flakk, Birkenes, Agder, Norway - Tovdalselva
Bridgemeister ID:4316 (added 2020-04-10)
Year Completed:1913
Name:Flakkebrua
Location:Flakk, Birkenes, Agder, Norway
Crossing:Tovdalselva
Coordinates:58.338842 N 8.220412 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, kart.1881.no, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, 2001
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 59 meters (193.6 feet) estimated
Deck width:~2 meters

Notes:

  • Translated from Norwegian: "The bridge came in 1913. It soon became clear that the bridge was built of poor materials. It was too late, so the logs could tear it down in flood times. It was therefore reinforced with new cables... In 1935, a major improvement was made to the bridge. It got plank deck so it could be run by horse and carriage over it. At the same time, a new road was worked up through the Tollenesholta from Flakkebrua to Osen. The bridge was also used by smaller private cars until the 1960s. Then it was closed to all motorized traffic. It was still used as a walking and cycling route."
  • Replaced by 2001 Flakkebrua - Flakk, Birkenes, Agder, Norway.

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