Suspension Bridges of Sweden
This is a list of all 47 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Sweden. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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1913: Grängesberg
Grängesberg, Sweden - Skärningen Grängesberg
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8152 (added 2024-02-03) |
| Year Completed: | 1913 |
| Name: | Grängesberg |
| Location: | Grängesberg, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Skärningen Grängesberg |
| Coordinates: | 60.082389 N 14.998528 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Dismantled, 1925 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 |
Notes:
- Coordinates indicate approximate location of the bridge over the large mine cut (Skärningen) at Grängesberg. The bridge was dismantled in 1925 so that the cut could be widened. It was reassembled at Vansbro.
- Moved to Vansbro (Saltviksbro) - Vansbro, Sweden.
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1922: Kyrkälv
Dala-Floda, Gagnef, Dalarna, Sweden - Västerdalälven
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8294 (added 2024-02-08) |
| Year Completed: | 1922 |
| Name: | Kyrkälv |
| Also Known As: | Kyrkälvbro, Kyrkbron |
| Location: | Dala-Floda, Gagnef, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Västerdalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.507000 N 14.800972 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2023) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 122 meters (400.3 feet) |
Notes:
- 1980: Heavily damaged by fire. Rebuilt and reopened in 1983.
- Near Swing - Dala-Floda, Gagnef, Dalarna, Sweden.
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| Bridgemeister ID: | 3355 (added 2019-12-15) |
| Year Completed: | 1924 |
| Name: | Skutskär |
| Location: | Skutskär, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Dalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.611988 N 17.442079 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 107 meters (351 feet) estimated |
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| Bridgemeister ID: | 912 (added 2003-10-11) |
| Year Completed: | 1966 |
| Name: | Älvsborg |
| Location: | Göteborg, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Göta älv |
| Coordinates: | 57.690564 N 11.901944 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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| Bridgemeister ID: | 1009 (added 2003-11-21) |
| Year Completed: | 1987 |
| Name: | Carl XVI Gustafs I |
| Location: | Älvkarleby, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Dalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.570243 N 17.443392 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- One of two footbridges at this location.
- Connects to 1987 Carl XVI Gustafs II - Älvkarleby, Sweden.
- All past and present bridges at this location.
External Links:
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1010 (added 2003-11-21) |
| Year Completed: | 1987 |
| Name: | Carl XVI Gustafs II |
| Location: | Älvkarleby, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Dalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.569625 N 17.441710 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Second of two footbridges at this location
- Connects to 1987 Carl XVI Gustafs I - Älvkarleby, Sweden.
- All past and present bridges at this location.
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1991: Notvarpsbron
Baggböle and Klabböle, Sweden
1996: Laxbron
Byske, Skellefteå vicinity, Sweden - Byske River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1000 (added 2003-11-16) |
| Year Completed: | 1996 |
| Name: | Laxbron |
| Also Known As: | Byske |
| Location: | Byske, Skellefteå vicinity, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Byske River |
| Coordinates: | 64.948477 N 21.211744 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Svenska Träbroar AB |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2009) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 88.7 meters (291 feet) |
| Deck width: | 2 meters |
External Links:
1997: Höga Kusten
Veda, Sweden - Ångermanälven River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 496 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1997 |
| Name: | Höga Kusten |
| Also Known As: | High Coast |
| Location: | Veda, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Ångermanälven River |
| Coordinates: | 62.7984 N 17.93915 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | BC3, BDU |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2023) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 1,210 meters (3,969.8 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
| Deck width: | 17.8 meters |
External Links:
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| Bridgemeister ID: | 5682 (added 2021-03-25) |
| Year Completed: | 2019 |
| Name: | Lundabron |
| Location: | Umeå, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Umeälven |
| Coordinates: | 63.826213 N 20.219922 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 179 meters (587.3 feet) |
(footbridge)
Abisko vicinity, Abisko National Park, Sweden
(footbridge)
Apertin, Sweden
(footbridge)
Bispgarden vicinity, Österede, Sweden - Indalsälven
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5227 (added 2020-10-12) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Bispgarden vicinity, Österede, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Indalsälven |
| Coordinates: | 63.032314 N 16.541366 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
(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)
Långedrag and Äspholmen, Sweden
(footbridge)
Mårdseleforsen Nature Reserve, Västerbotten County, Sweden - Vindel River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2941 (added 2019-09-28) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Mårdseleforsen Nature Reserve, Västerbotten County, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Vindel River |
| Coordinates: | 64.681354 N 19.233736 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2016) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
(footbridge)
Nyköping vicinity and Trosa vicinity, Sweden
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1453 (added 2004-08-08) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Nyköping vicinity and Trosa vicinity, Sweden |
| At or Near Feature: | Stendörren Nature Reserve |
| Coordinates: | 58.747283 N 17.377517 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
(footbridge)
Nyköping vicinity and Trosa vicinity, Sweden
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3362 (added 2019-12-20) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Nyköping vicinity and Trosa vicinity, Sweden |
| At or Near Feature: | Stendörren Nature Reserve |
| Coordinates: | 58.743617 N 17.387682 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
(footbridge)
Renfors, Vindeln, Sweden - Vindel River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5566 (added 2020-12-19) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Renfors, Vindeln, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Vindel River |
| Coordinates: | 64.216371 N 19.705263 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Near (footbridge) - Renfors, Vindeln, Sweden. The two bridges connect to the same small island in the Vindel River (Vindelälven). There may be a third suspension bridge at the northwest corner edge of the island.
(footbridge)
Renfors, Vindeln, Sweden - Vindel River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5567 (added 2020-12-19) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Renfors, Vindeln, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Vindel River |
| Coordinates: | 64.211446 N 19.702051 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Extant (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- Near (footbridge) - Renfors, Vindeln, Sweden. The two bridges connect to the same small island in the Vindel River (Vindelälven). There may be a third suspension bridge at the northwest corner edge of the island.
(footbridge)
Trollhättan, Sweden - Göta Älv River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1580 (added 2005-01-22) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Trollhättan, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Göta Älv River |
| Coordinates: | 58.274483 N 12.267033 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2018) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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(footbridge)
Vålådalen, Sweden - Vålån River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7868 (added 2023-09-17) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Vålådalen, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Vålån River |
| Coordinates: | 63.142072 N 12.968548 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2022) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Looks like it may be used by snowmobiles.
External Links:
- Instagram. Image of the bridge, posted July 31, 2022.
(suspension bridge)
Boden, Sweden - Lule River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3314 (added 2019-11-30) |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Boden, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Lule River |
| Coordinates: | 65.800772 N 21.667581 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8078 (added 2023-12-24) |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Hagfors, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Värmullen |
| Coordinates: | 60.044611 N 13.664861 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Closed, c. 2020 |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge. Closed since late 2010s or very early 2020s.
External Links:
- YouTube - The Old Bridge. Hagfors to Uddeholm, Hagfors Kommun. Värmland. Sweden.. Video calling for renovation of the bridge. Posted June 2, 2023.
Image Sets:
(suspension bridge)
Hoting, Sweden
(suspension bridge)
Malung, Dalarna, Sweden - Västerdalälven
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8296 (added 2024-02-08) |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Malung, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Västerdalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.674556 N 13.717278 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2022) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 114 meters (374 feet) estimated |
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7854 (added 2023-09-15) |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Porjus, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Luleälven |
| Status: | Removed |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Likely a former bridge at or near the location of the current (2020s) suspension bridge at Porjus.
- See Porjus - Porjus, Sweden.
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(suspension bridge)
Rosta, Örebro, Sweden - Svartan River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3341 (added 2019-12-14) |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Rosta, Örebro, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Svartan River |
| Coordinates: | 59.268525 N 15.190111 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Badholmen
Saltsjöbaden, Sweden
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6370 (added 2021-07-27) |
| Name: | Badholmen |
| Location: | Saltsjöbaden, Sweden |
| Coordinates: | 59.274544 N 18.311515 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 47 meters (154.2 feet) estimated |
External Links:
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Cementas
Othemars, Slite vicinity, Sweden
Grönalidsbron
Vansbro, Dalarna, Sweden - Västerdalälven
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8297 (added 2024-02-08) |
| Name: | Grönalidsbron |
| Location: | Vansbro, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Västerdalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.507444 N 14.233361 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Status: | Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2023) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 104 meters (341.2 feet) estimated |
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Hissmofors
Hissmofors, Krokom vicinity, Sweden
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7855 (added 2023-09-15) |
| Name: | Porjus |
| Location: | Porjus, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Luleälven |
| Coordinates: | 66.957816 N 19.800167 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2023) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 80 meters (262.5 feet) estimated |
Notes:
- Possibly used by light automobiles. Appears to have a 2-ton weight limit posted.
- See (suspension bridge) - Porjus, Sweden.
Sörbron
Ljusne, Sweden
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7853 (added 2023-09-15) |
| Name: | Sörbron |
| Location: | Ljusne, Sweden |
| Coordinates: | 61.206789 N 17.121874 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 2 |
| Main Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- The coordinates provided here appear to be one of the locations of this bridge. It was possibly relocated to a nearby location in the 1970s.
Image Sets:
Swing
Dala-Floda, Gagnef, Dalarna, Sweden - Västerdalälven
| Bridgemeister ID: | 8298 (added 2024-02-08) |
| Name: | Swing |
| Location: | Dala-Floda, Gagnef, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Västerdalälven |
| Coordinates: | 60.505667 N 14.817861 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 61 meters (200.1 feet) estimated |
Notes:
Tängsta
Tängsta and Höven, Sweden
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7536 (added 2023-01-15) |
| Name: | Vansbro |
| Also Known As: | Saltviksbro |
| Location: | Vansbro, Sweden |
| Crossing: | Vanån |
| Coordinates: | 60.516661 N 14.226446 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2015) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 115 meters (377.3 feet) estimated |
Notes:
- Moved from 1913 Grängesberg - Grängesberg, Sweden. It was dismantled in 1925, but unclear what year it was reassembled at Vansbro.
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