Götaälvbron

Götaälvbron
Coordinates57°42′52.3″N 11°58′1.0″E / 57.714528°N 11.966944°E / 57.714528; 11.966944
CrossesGöta älv
LocaleGothenburg, Sweden
Followed byHisingsbron
Characteristics
DesignBascule bridge
Total length927 m (3,041 ft)
Width20 m (66 ft)
Height19.5 m (64 ft)
History
Construction start1937
Construction end1939, 1966
Opened26 November 1939
Closed2021
Location

Götaälvbron (lit.'The Göta älv Bridge') was a bascule bridge in central Gothenburg, Sweden, carrying normal road vehicles and trams. The bridge was constructed in 1937 to 1939 and in 1966 it was widened. It was closed for decommissioning in June 2021. Constructed of steel beam, the bridge had a total length of 927 m (3,041 ft) and width of 20 m (66 ft). The mid span had a free height of 19.5 m (64 ft).