Hising Bridge, Gothenburg, Sweden

A landmark connecting Gothenburg

About

Challenge

Connecting Gothenburg over the Göta River to bring communities closer together and ease commuting for residents.

Solution

A 440-metre-long bridge with a hydraulic lift in the middle to allow for larger vessels to pass.

Value

The innovative bridge strengthens connections across Gothenburg, reducing valuable travel times for commuters while allowing the busy port to operate uninterrupted as vessels pass through.

Specifications

Facts

Length: 1,380 metres
Width: 40 metres
Pile founding depth: 115 metres
Pylon height: 55 metres.

The lifting span weighs over 800 tonnes.

Opening

May 2021

Location

Gothenburg

Period

2017–2021

Country

Sweden

Partners

Trafikkontoret, Dissling+Weitling Architecture, LjusArkitektur, ELU, Leonhardt, Andrä and Partner

Services

Geotechnical investigations, design of bridge lifts, construction, risk management, traffic and transport planning.

Beauty and belonging

The Hising Bridge, which spans the Göta River in central Gothenburg, is a landmark and an important contributor to the city's development on both sides of the river. With a 440-metre-long span and an impressive 48-metre-wide lift span, the Hising Bridge is an iconic structure that not only connects neighbourhoods but also has many innovative features.

The Hising Bridge is a lift bridge that facilitates mobility across the river and improves access to the city centre. It has two access ramps and a connecting bridge for public transit, strengthening Gothenburg's infrastructure and enabling a smoother commute for residents.

Resilience in motion

Careful planning, engineering and analysis helped ensure the bridge's long-term resilience, safety and efficiency. From robust foundations to smooth traffic flow and reliable operations, every element was designed to support the movement of people and goods across the city. The result is a bridge that balances the needs of road users, public transport and maritime traffic while strengthening connectivity across Gothenburg.