Målselv bru (Målselv Old Bridge)
Description
Fylkesvei 854, Moen
The Målselv Old Bridge crosses the river Målselv north of the village Moen, which is the home of the local district council's administration. The bridge was built in 1939.
The Målselv Old Bridge is a suspension bridge with steel towers resting on concrete abutments and it spans 115 m. Each tower is made out of two13.5 m tall slim steel columns connected by steel braces. Each cable consists of 4 wires and supports 36 suspenders. The deck rests on steel girders connected to the suspenders. The bridge is 5 m wide. The cables' concrete anchorage blocks are 45 m from the towers.
The Målselv Old Bridge is a suspension bridge with steel towers resting on concrete abutments and it spans 115 m. Each tower is made out of two13.5 m tall slim steel columns connected by steel braces. Each cable consists of 4 wires and supports 36 suspenders. The deck rests on steel girders connected to the suspenders. The bridge is 5 m wide. The cables' concrete anchorage blocks are 45 m from the towers.
Year of construction
1939
Architect
Structural Engineer Olaf Stang
Client
Troms County and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Building Type
Suspension bridge, steel, concrete
Construction System / Materials
Bridge
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