We engineer suspension bridges, cable-stayed bridges, floating bridges, free cantilever bridges, arch bridges, beam bridges, slab bridges, truss bridges, swing bridges and other transportation structures. All our bridges can be engineered in x dimensions (4D, 5D, xD - BIM xD).
We have expertise in all bridge materials, such as concrete, steel, and wood, as well as extensive knowledge of bridge retrofitting and rehabilitation. We also perform bridge inspections.
When designing bridges, we make assessments together with our clients regarding sustainability, project execution, aesthetics, lifespan and economic considerations. This is often done in collaboration with several of our other engineering and architectural disciplines, and we can bring in complementary expertise from all disciplines at Norconsult. Our bridge engineers are involved in all planning phases from simple feasibility studies and pilot projects to construction plans and follow-up.
Typical services we provide include:
- Design of long-span bridges
- Design of bridges and transportation structures in multi-disciplinary projects
- Leading experts and cutting-edge methods for better sustainability in projects
- Digital design and drawing-free constructions (BIM xD) for better quality
- Site-specific wind climate assessments and extreme wind analyses
- Wind monitoring during construction and operation
Wind assessments and monitoring for bridge design, construction and operation
We provide wind climate assessments for bridges, including measurements of mean wind speed, gusts, turbulence and high-frequency wind fluctuations. These analyses support bridge design by quantifying wind loads, oscillation risks and site-specific wind conditions that affect structural safety and performance.
We perform measurement campaigns and extreme wind analyses to estimate design-critical parameters such as extreme wind speeds and turbulence characteristics. The results support both construction planning, including crane operations, and operational assessments related to bridge traffic safety during high-wind events.
Asbjørn Gjerding-Smith
Head of department Bridges
Jarle Andreas Rønvik
Head of Major Bridge Department
Svein Erik Jakobsen
Project Director Major Bridge Department
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Projects
Hardanger Bridge
The Hardanger Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge with a pedestrian and bicycle path. The bridge is the longest two-lane suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1,310 meters. The slender girder made for special aerodynamic considerations.
Trysfjord bridge
Trysfjord Bridge, with its main span of 260m, was at the time of construction the largest bridge in the world that is fully digital in both design and construction.
Leirfjord Bridge
Norconsult has designed Leirfjord Bridge, which will become Norway's 3rd longest suspension bridge span. Steep and inaccessible terrain led to a new and creative construction method for a large suspension bridge.
New Grenland Bridge
The new Grenland Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with a single tower, featuring a main span of 330 meters and a total length of 606 meters. The bridge is part of the E18 Rugtvedt - Langangen stretch. The new Grenland Bridge is located parallel to the old one and will help address the traffic challenges in Porsgrunn.