Samuel Beckett Bridge

Samuel Beckett Bridge (Irish: Droichead Samuel Beckett) is a cable-stayed bridge in Dublin that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Docklands area.

Design and construction

The architect is Santiago Calatrava, a designer of a number of innovative bridges and buildings. This is the second bridge in the area designed by Calatrava, the first being the James Joyce Bridge, which is further upstream.

Constructed by a "Graham Hollandia Joint Venture", the main span of the Samuel Beckett Bridge is supported by 31 cable stays from a doubly back-stayed single forward arc tubular tapered spar, with decking provided for four traffic and two pedestrian lanes. It is also capable of opening through an angle of 90 degrees allowing ships to pass through. This is achieved through a rotational mechanism housed in the base of the pylon.

The shape of the spar and its cables is said to evoke an image of a harp lying on its edge. (The harp is a secular icon for Ireland and things Irish.)

The steel structure of the bridge was constructed in Rotterdam by Hollandia, a Dutch company also responsible for the steel fabrication of the London Eye. The steel span of the bridge was transferred from the Hollandia wharf in Krimpen a/d IJssel on May 3rd, 2009, with support from specialist transport company ALE Heavylift.[]

The bridge, which cost €60 million, is named for Irish writer Samuel Beckett, was officially opened to pedestrians on 10 December 2009 by Dublin Lord Mayor, Emer Costello and to road traffic at 7 am the following day.

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Adri Mandado
18 September 2014
Iconic bridge of the city. Beautiful at night with the the lights and the convention centre behind it. Nice place to go for a walking !
Alan Brutenic
19 April 2012
The bridge, which cost €60 mil, is named for Irish writer Samuel Beckett, was officially opened to pedestrians on 10 December 2009 by Dublin Lord Mayor, and to road traffic at 7am the following day
Liam O Hannrachain
6 December 2018
A stunning to look at bridge, iconic to the skyline of Dublin. Great place (albeit windy) for a stroll late afternoon. Tip: It gets WINDY. Wrap up.
Liam O Hannrachain
9 November 2018
A stunning to look at bridge, iconic to the skyline of Dublin. Great place (albeit windy) for a stroll late afternoon. Tip: it gets WINDY. Wrap up.
Liam O Hannrachain
8 December 2018
A stunning bridge to look at, iconic to the skyline of Dublin. Great place (albeit windy) for a stroll late afternoon. Tip: It gets WINDY. Wrap up.
Will St Martin
12 March 2016
Beautiful bridge, opens up if needed. It was made and transported in one piece from Rotterdam! It represents the Irish harp on its side. ????
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