Overview
Småpudden is a pedestrian and cycle bridge in Bergen that connects Marineholmen and Møhlenpris on one side of Puddefjorden with Gyldenpris and Solheimsviken on the other. The bridge, which is a double-hinged steel bridge with U-shaped cross-sections, can be opened to allow ships to pass, creating a flexible and dynamic connection across the fjord.
Facts
City
Bergen
Bergen
Country
Norway
Norway
Client
Bergen Municipality
Bergen Municipality
Year
2016
2016
Area
233 m
233 m
A bridge shaped like a z
Småpudden is designed as a Z, giving the bridge a natural slope and making it a very special experience to cross the Puddefjord. The length of the bridge in the central axis is 233 metres.
The synthetic surfacing in the pedestrian zone is uneven, while that in the cycle lane is smooth to enhance comfort. The bars of the railing are constructed of painted steel, while transverse cables form the upper part of the railing.
The transverse profile is equipped with LED lighting that illuminates the bridge with a soft indirect light that does not steal the view from pedestrians and cyclists. The built-in LED lighting is also used to separate pedestrians and cyclists.
