Questions about the operation of the bridges
The Port of Trondheim has no operational responsibility for the bridges in the Channel and asks that all inquiries about this to be directed to those responsible for operations:
- Questions about Pirbrua, Nidelv bridge or Skansen bridge should be directed to Bane Nor at tel: +47 916 72 766
- Questions about Verftsbrua (Blomsterbrua) should be directed to Trondheim bydrift at tel: +47 72 54 63 50
- Questions about Svingbrua, Brattørbrua and Railway bridge should be directed to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration on tel: +47 175
If you need a bridge opening in connection with entry and exit, this can be ordered via the form below, within the specified time. Bridge opening must be ordered no later than 15.00 the Friday before, and completed within the following time.
Cancellation of bridge opening must take place no later than 9 hours before the bridge opening takes place. In case of no-show / non-attendance, the customer will be charged for the costs this entails for attendance by emergency crews for the ordered bridge opening.
Notice: Skansen bridge closure for vessel traffic
Please be advised that Skansen Bridge will be closed for vessel traffic due to essential maintenance work from 07:00 on Thursday, October 5, 2023, until 06:40 on Friday, October 6, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the safety and functionality of the bridge.
Opening hours for Skansen bridge
Skansen bridge opens daily for boat passage at the specific times below:
kl. 06:40-07:00
kl. 11:20-11:40
kl. 17:20-17:40
kl. 19:20-19:40
kl. 21:20-21:40
kl. 23:50-00:10
Notice: Due to maintenance, the bridge will be closed for boat traffic from June 3rd (7:00 AM) to June 4th (10:00 PM). Minor time adjustments may occur due to passing trains.
Contact telephone for Skansen bridge: +47 916 72 766
VHF 74
Order bridge opening
Sailing conditions
The bridges in Nidelva and the canal
| Stavne bridge | Pedestrian bridge | Year of construction:1956 | Sailing height (m) | 8,4 |
| Width (m) | 4 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 6 | |
| Cecilie Bridge | Pedestrian bridge | Year of construction: 2006 | Sailing height (m) | 10 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 26 | |
| Width, carriageway (m) | 9,7 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 10 | |
| Nidareid bridge | Pedestrian bridge | Year of construction: 1964 | Sailing height (m) | 4,8 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 21 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 4 | |
| With (m) | 4 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 6 | |
| Pedestrian bridge by Nidarø | Year of construction: 1995 | Sailing height (m) | 4 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 10 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 4,2 | |
| With (m) | 3,4 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 6 | |
| Elgseter bridge | Year of construction: 1951 | Sailing height (m) | 14,3 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 22,5 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 16,3 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 10 | |
| Old town bridge | Pedestrian bridge | Year of construction: 1861 | Sailing height (m) | 7,6 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 8,5 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 5 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 5,5 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 1 | |
| Bakke bridge | Year of construction: 1931 | Sailing height (m) | 6,1 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 16,8 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 5,5 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 10,5 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 10 | |
| Verftsbridge | Pedestrian bridge | Year of construction: 2003 | Sailing height (m) | 6 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 12,5 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 4,5 | |
| Brattøra bridge | Year of construction: 1939 | Sailing height (m) | 4,5 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 11,5 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 4,0 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 9,0 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 10 | |
| Jernbanebrua / Railway bridge | Year of construction: 1950 | Sailing height (m) | 4,6 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 13,5 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 4,7 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 12 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 10 | |
| Ravnklo bridge | Year of construction: 1882 | Sailing height (m) | 4,9 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 18 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 7 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 5 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 10 | |
| Skansen bridge | Year of construction: 1919 | Sailing height (m) | 4 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 22 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 2,8 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 16 | |
| Nidelv bridge | Year of construction: 1973 | Sailing height (m) | 6 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 24 | |
| Sailing depth (m) | 6,5 | |
| With, carriageway (m) | 10 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 13 | |
| Pirbridge | Year of construction: 2009 | Sailing height (m) | 6 |
| Width, sailing (m) | 14 | |
| Shaft pressure (tonnes) | 14 |