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

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:62.134778 N 25.761667 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 140 meters (459.3 feet)

Notes:

  • 2024, November 16: A suspender cable snaps, apparently during a windstorm. The bridge is closed to all traffic but soon reopened for foot and bicycle traffic.

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