The bridge deck is suspended by 120 individual steel cables.
During construction, the bridge required the use of over 20,000 tons of steel.
The bridge replaced the 1935 bridge as the primary road connection, shifting the E20 highway route.
The Little Belt strait underneath reaches depths of up to 75 meters in certain areas.
The bridge's main towers stand 120 meters tall above sea level.
Guided 'Bridgewalking' tours take participants to the top of the bridge's framework, 60 meters above sea level.
The bridge is illuminated at night to assist maritime navigation in the strait.
The New Little Belt Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the Jutland peninsula at Fredericia with the island of Funen at Middelfart. Opened in 1970, it serves as a critical link for the E20 motorway, carrying significant transit traffic between Denmark's main regions. The bridge spans 1,700 meters with a main span of 600 meters, reaching a height of 44 meters above the water. It was designed to relieve traffic pressure from the original 1935 Old Little Belt Bridge, which now serves rail and local traffic. The structure utilizes a steel orthotropic deck, which was an advanced engineering choice at the time of construction. While primarily an automotive thoroughfare, the bridge is a landmark feature of the Little Belt strait, known for its strong currents and maritime activity. Bridge walking tours are conducted on the structure, offering guided access to the steel framework.
The shoreline at Hindsgavl Peninsula provides an unobstructed view of the bridge silhouette.
Book the official 'Bridgewalking' tour in advance if you wish to climb the structure, as these are the only legal way to access the upper sections.
View the bridge from the Middelfart harbor waterfront for the best perspective of its scale against the strait.
Check wind warnings before traveling, as the bridge can be subject to high crosswinds affecting high-sided vehicles.
Do not attempt to walk or cycle across the standard motorway lanes, as this is strictly prohibited and dangerous.
Bridgewalking tours are subject to cancellation during high wind events or extreme weather conditions.
Participants on bridge tours must wear provided safety equipment and adhere to strict security briefings regarding loose items.
