Denmark Large-Span Bridge

The Øresund Bridge or Öresund Bridge is a combined railway and motorway cable-stayed bridge across the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden. It is the second longest bridge in Europe and combines both roadway and railway in a single structure, consisting of international European route E20. Although technically more Swedish than Danish, since the longest stretch crosses Swedish waters, the iconic Øresundsbron links Denmark with Sweden. Even its official name is a merger of the two neighbours, combining the Danish 'Ø' and the Swedish word for bridge, bron. Opened in July 2000, the. Due to its geography and numerous islands, Denmark is a country where you can find some of the longest and most interesting bridges in Europe. Some of the notable crossings, like Øresund and Great Belt, combine bridges and tunnels, and are used for both road and rail traffic. Here is an overview of. The Øresund bridge is part of the Øresund fixed link - a bridge and tube tunnel route connecting the Danish capital Copenhagen with the city of Malmö in Sweden. It crosses the Øresund Strait, or the Sound. As early as the late 1800s, the idea of connecting Sweden and Denmark with a fixed link began to intrigue leading decision-makers. Due to the rapid technological development during the 20th century, ideas. [PDF]