Replot Bridge
Bridge in Korsholm, Finland
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The Replot Bridge (Swedish: Replotbron; Finnish: Raippaluodon silta) is a cable-stayed tuftform bridge connecting the island of Replot with the mainland in Korsholm, near Vaasa, Finland. It is 1,045 metres (3,428 ft) long and the second longest bridge in Finland.[1] Two supporting pylons are both 82.5 m (271 ft) high.
Carries2 lanes of Finnish regional road 724
Replot Bridge | |
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 The bridge as seen from the Fjärdskäret skerry | |
| Coordinates | 63°12′24″N 021°28′20″E |
| Carries | 2 lanes of Finnish regional road 724 |
| Locale | Korsholm, Finland |
| Official name | Swedish: Replotbron Finnish: Raippaluodon silta |
| Maintained by | Finnish Road Administration |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | cable-stayed tuftform |
| Total length | 1,045 m (3,428 ft) |
| Width | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Height | 82.5 m (271 ft) |
| Longest span | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Clearance below | 26 m (85 ft) |
| History | |
| Designer | Insinööritoimisto Suunnittelu-Kortes AEK Oy |
| Construction start | 1994-09-01 |
| Construction end | 1998-07-31 |
| Opened | 1997-08-27 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Replot Bridge | |
The bridge was inaugurated 27 August 1997 by the president of Finland Martti Ahtisaari.
Gallery
The Replot Bridge on a grey autumn day
Approach of the Replot Bridge from the west
