Suspension Bridges of Finland

This is a list of all 37 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Finland. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1908: (suspension bridge)

Isokylä, Ylistaro vicinity, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:2969 (added 2019-10-12)
Year Completed:1908
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Isokylä, Ylistaro vicinity, Finland
Coordinates:62.950875 N 22.451695 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

1910: Perttilä

Isokyrö, Finland - Kyrönjoki River
Bridgemeister ID:2968 (added 2019-10-12)
Year Completed:1910
Name:Perttilä
Location:Isokyrö, Finland
Crossing:Kyrönjoki River
Coordinates:62.983733 N 22.355485 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

1930: (footbridge)

Hartola, Finland - Tainionvirta
Bridgemeister ID:5544 (added 2020-12-13)
Year Completed:1930
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Hartola, Finland
Crossing:Tainionvirta
Coordinates:61.568078 N 26.019536 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

1931: Ponkila

Muhos, Finland - Muhosjoki
Bridgemeister ID:1560 (added 2004-11-26)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Ponkila
Location:Muhos, Finland
Crossing:Muhosjoki
Coordinates:64.808996 N 26.005233 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:L. Iloniemi
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

1934: Leppiniemi

Leppiniemi, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:8080 (added 2023-12-24)
Year Completed:1934
Name:Leppiniemi
Location:Leppiniemi, Finland
Use:Footbridge
Status:Demolished, 1947
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1948: Keikyän

Niemenmäki, Finland - Kokemäenjoki
Bridgemeister ID:3290 (added 2019-11-24)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Keikyän
Also Known As:Keikyä
Location:Niemenmäki, Finland
Crossing:Kokemäenjoki
Coordinates:61.278435 N 22.704704 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Spans:1 x 49 meters (160.8 feet) estimated,
1 x 79 meters (259.2 feet) estimated
Side Spans:4

1949: Åbacka

Åbacka, Finland - Perhonjoki
Bridgemeister ID:4335 (added 2020-04-11)
Year Completed:1949
Name:Åbacka
Location:Åbacka, Finland
Crossing:Perhonjoki
Coordinates:63.732500 N 23.312316 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Gilmar Ånäs
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire

1957: Louhunsalmi

Lehtisaari and Säynätsalo, Finland - Lake Paijanne
Bridgemeister ID:1257 (added 2004-03-06)
Year Completed:1957
Name:Louhunsalmi
Location:Lehtisaari and Säynätsalo, Finland
Crossing:Lake Paijanne
Coordinates:62.13576 N 25.76411 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 140 meters (459.3 feet)

External Links:


1958: Padingin

Jaakolanranta, Finland - Kalajoki
Bridgemeister ID:7539 (added 2023-02-03)
Year Completed:1958
Name:Padingin
Location:Jaakolanranta, Finland
Crossing:Kalajoki
Coordinates:63.978596 N 24.778736 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 68.6 meters (225 feet) estimated

External Links:


1963: Rävsund

Kaarina and Pargas, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:1621 (added 2005-02-27)
Year Completed:1963
Name:Rävsund
Also Known As:Kirjalansalmi
Location:Kaarina and Pargas, Finland
Coordinates:60.365767 N 22.358533 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 220 meters (721.8 feet)

External Links:


1963: Sääksmäki

Valkeakoski vicinity, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:910 (added 2003-10-11)
Year Completed:1963
Name:Sääksmäki
Location:Valkeakoski vicinity, Finland
Coordinates:61.184040 N 24.048287 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 206 meters (675.9 feet)

Notes:

  • About four miles south of Valkeakoski. Two-lane auto bridge distinct from the other Valkeakoski area bridges on the inventory.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

2019: Lapinsalmi

Repovesi National Park, Finland - Kapiavesi
Bridgemeister ID:3746 (added 2020-02-16)
Year Completed:2019
Name:Lapinsalmi
Location:Repovesi National Park, Finland
Crossing:Kapiavesi
Coordinates:61.164796 N 26.835543 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Replaced a simple suspension bridge that partially failed in 2018 while nine people were crossing. One cable anchor failed causing the bridge to tilt precariously.

2022: Jakkukylä

Jakkukylä, Finland - Jakkusuvanto
Bridgemeister ID:7053 (added 2022-05-26)
Year Completed:2022
Name:Jakkukylä
Location:Jakkukylä, Finland
Crossing:Jakkusuvanto
Coordinates:65.302653 N 25.627157 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

External Links:


(footbridge)

Haapajärvi, Finland - Kortejärvi
Bridgemeister ID:7540 (added 2023-03-04)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Haapajärvi, Finland
Crossing:Kortejärvi
At or Near Feature:Siiponkosken Jokikeskus
Coordinates:63.778816 N 25.294072 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

  • Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted October 2021.
  • Facebook. The nearby bridge that looks like a suspension bridge, but appears to be functioning as a girder bridge with a midspan pier.
  • Siiponkosken Jokikeskus. Several images of the bridge and another nearby footbridge that has suspension cables but does not appear to be functioning as a suspension bridge.

(footbridge)

Keinovuopio, Sweden and Enontekiö, Finland - Peerasuvanto
Bridgemeister ID:7172 (added 2022-06-28)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Keinovuopio, Sweden and Enontekiö, Finland
Crossing:Peerasuvanto
Coordinates:68.882037 N 21.028187 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

External Links:

  • Instagram. Image of the bridge, posted June 2022.

(footbridge)

Koiteli, Syväys, Finland - Kiiminkijoki
Bridgemeister ID:3089 (added 2019-10-27)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Koiteli, Syväys, Finland
Crossing:Kiiminkijoki
Coordinates:65.097569 N 25.820695 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Kuhankoski, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:4752 (added 2020-06-27)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Kuhankoski, Finland
At or Near Feature:Kuhankoski Water Power Plant
Coordinates:62.376680 N 25.948339 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:


(footbridge)

Nikeli, Laajakoski vicinity and Pernoo, Finland - Kymi River
Bridgemeister ID:3289 (added 2019-11-24)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Nikeli, Laajakoski vicinity and Pernoo, Finland
Crossing:Kymi River
Coordinates:60.569631 N 26.826901 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Oinila vicinity, Finland - Paimio River "Paimionjoki"
Bridgemeister ID:1610 (added 2005-02-19)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Oinila vicinity, Finland
Crossing:Paimio River "Paimionjoki"
Coordinates:60.504867 N 22.691367 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Rovaniemi, Finland - Vaattunkijoki
Bridgemeister ID:2970 (added 2019-10-12)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Rovaniemi, Finland
Crossing:Vaattunkijoki
Coordinates:66.618567 N 26.184083 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Salo, Finland - Uskelanjoki
Bridgemeister ID:3294 (added 2019-11-24)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Salo, Finland
Crossing:Uskelanjoki
Coordinates:60.391354 N 23.131615 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2009)

(footbridge)

Turku vicinity, Finland - Aura River "Aurajoki"
Bridgemeister ID:1609 (added 2005-02-19)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Turku vicinity, Finland
Crossing:Aura River "Aurajoki"
Coordinates:60.4762 N 22.362033 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Uitto, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:3421 (added 2019-12-22)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Uitto, Finland
At or Near Feature:Tiilikkajarvi National Park
Coordinates:63.649037 N 28.312298 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap

(footbridge)

Ulvila, Finland - Kokemäenjoki
Bridgemeister ID:5028 (added 2020-08-22)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Ulvila, Finland
Crossing:Kokemäenjoki
Coordinates:61.451047 N 21.888652 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Valkeakoski, Finland - Apia Canal
Bridgemeister ID:531 (added before 2003)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Valkeakoski, Finland
Crossing:Apia Canal
Coordinates:61.272471 N 24.047243 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:


(footbridge)

Valkeakoski, Finland - Apia Canal vicinity
Bridgemeister ID:804 (added 2003-03-30)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Valkeakoski, Finland
Crossing:Apia Canal vicinity
Coordinates:61.271898 N 24.049225 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:


(pipeline bridge)

Pori, Finland - Kokemäenjoki
Bridgemeister ID:3293 (added 2019-11-24)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Pori, Finland
Crossing:Kokemäenjoki
Coordinates:61.491666 N 21.810125 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(suspension bridge)

Arvola, Haapajärvi, Finland - Lassikoski River
Bridgemeister ID:7522 (added 2023-01-14)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Arvola, Haapajärvi, Finland
Crossing:Lassikoski River
Coordinates:63.812015 N 25.182706 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 55 meters (180.4 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Pukkala and Kiettare, Finland - Kokemäenjoki
Bridgemeister ID:3292 (added 2019-11-24)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Pukkala and Kiettare, Finland
Crossing:Kokemäenjoki
Coordinates:61.236241 N 22.492262 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(suspension bridge)

Pulkkila and Karilanmaa, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:1321 (added 2004-04-25)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Pulkkila and Karilanmaa, Finland
Coordinates:61.293717 N 25.533383 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(suspension bridge)

Raudaskylä and Jylhä, Finland - Kalajoki
Bridgemeister ID:5543 (added 2020-12-13)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Raudaskylä and Jylhä, Finland
Crossing:Kalajoki
Coordinates:64.009689 N 24.759479 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(suspension bridge)

Sodankylä vicinity and Saariselkä vicinity, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:1893 (added 2005-10-01)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Sodankylä vicinity and Saariselkä vicinity, Finland
Coordinates:68.104483 N 27.124117 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2005)
Suspended Spans:1

(suspension bridge)

Valkeakoski, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:2967 (added 2019-10-12)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Valkeakoski, Finland
Coordinates:61.267178 N 24.035407 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Kirkonvarkauden

Mikkeli and Syrjälä, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:7553 (added 2023-03-18)
Name:Kirkonvarkauden
Also Known As:Kirkonvorkous
Location:Mikkeli and Syrjälä, Finland
Coordinates:61.665444 N 27.296778 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 139 meters (456 feet) estimated

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Kuhankoski

Kuhankoski, Finland
Bridgemeister ID:4751 (added 2020-06-27)
Name:Kuhankoski
Location:Kuhankoski, Finland
Coordinates:62.376939 N 25.949845 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


Potkusalmi

Vaahersalo, Savonlinna, Finland - Potkusalmi
Bridgemeister ID:7347 (added 2022-10-08)
Name:Potkusalmi
Also Known As:Potkusalmen
Location:Vaahersalo, Savonlinna, Finland
Crossing:Potkusalmi
Coordinates:61.786321 N 29.301617 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 96 meters (315 feet) estimated

External Links:


Säpilä

Säpilä, Finland - Kokemäenjoki
Bridgemeister ID:3291 (added 2019-11-24)
Name:Säpilä
Location:Säpilä, Finland
Crossing:Kokemäenjoki
Coordinates:61.307271 N 22.385716 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 126 meters (413.4 feet) estimated


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