Storstrøm Bridge

On Monday, March 23, the crossing over the Storstrøm was opened to cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. At the same time, the bridge was formally named Queen Margrethe II’s Bridge.

A coherent and clearly perceptible form, strongly expressed through the design of the main span as an iconic element. This is the design concept for the new Storstrøm Bridge, designed by Dissing+Weitling in cooperation with COWI and Hasløv & Kjærsgaard.

The bridge has a total length of 3,8m, a height of 100m, a width of 24m and the navigational clearance is 26m.

The preferred solution is a new, combined railway and road bridge, with a gently curved alignment that compliments the surrounding landscape, but also forms a dynamic shape that connects the two shores of Masned Island and Falster.

On both sides of Storstrømmen, the understated design of the bridge’s abutments is a response to the topographically fragile context. The design of the bridge gives the impression of a robust and simple structure, which also appears elegant for those crossing or viewing the bridge.

Design

The bridge’s main span is a cable-stayed structure with two navigation spans. Its design is characterised by a clear relationship between the individual structural elements, particularly in the main spans, where the cable-stayed bridge and the girder bridge form distinctive architectural elements.

The bridge alignment is shaped by the requirements of high-speed rail, including strict limits on gradients and curve radii to ensure a comfortable train journey. As a result, the bridge follows a broad, gently curving alignment with a subtle twist and a slight rise towards the centre.

The design

The pylon’s geometrical form gives the bridge a dynamic and striking expression, while interacting with the bridge’s curved alignment, resulting in a refined and sculpturally coherent composition. The pylon will become an iconic element and it’s simplicity compliments the pier family, which includes the Øresund Fixed Link, the Great Belt Link and Farø Bridge.