Västerbron bridge - Stockholm, Sweden
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DougK
N 59° 19.583 E 018° 01.512
34V E 330747 N 6580175
The Västerbron over Riddarfjärden is a beautiful double arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. it is one of the major bridges in Stockholm, and offers one of the most panoramic views of the central part of the city.
Waymark Code: WMHQF2
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date Posted: 08/04/2013
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This beautiful double arch bridge is one of Stockholm's longest bridges.
From Wikipedia:
Västerbron can be said to consist of three sections:
- Västerbron over Riddarfjärden - with two spans stretching over Riddarfjärden
- Västerbron over Pålsundet - a simple arch bridge stretching over Pålsundet
- Västerbron over Rålambshovsparken - a girderless floor construction stretching from Västerbroplan over Rålambshovsparken to Drottningsholmsvägen near Fridhemsplan
The Västerbron over Riddarfjärden consists of two arches together encompassing slightly more than 600 m including the viaducts in either side. The southern arch next to Långholmen has a span of 204 m and, stretching over the navigable passage underneath, a vertical clearance of 26 m. The northern arch is smaller with a span of 168 m. This section is 24 m wide with a 19 m broad roadway flanked by 2,5 m wide pavements, dimensions applying to the other sections as well.
In 1955-56 the bridge was broadened 2 m, giving space to new bicycle lanes.
The bridge is traversed twice during the annual Stockholm marathon. It's a very popular spot for watching the New Year's Eve fireworks.